RICH COUNTY, Utah — On Monday, May 8, the National Weather Service issued a flood warning and advisory issues for the Bear River in eastern Rich County, Utah, and a portion of northwest Uinta County.
“After many years of drought and an extremely hard winter, these ranchers are now experiencing some of the worst flooding ever seen in Rich County,” Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) Commissioner Craig Buttars said. “Our department is working to do everything we can to help these ranchers and set up resources for others who may experience hardships due to the flooding.”
Because of snowmelt and reservoir releases, river flows will increase, causing moderate flooding along Bear River below Woodruff Narrows Reservoir to the Utah-Wyoming line west of Sage Junction. This has impacted farms, ranches and roadways.
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