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LOGAN -- Several hours after a mandatory evacuation of all 65 homes in a Logan subdivision, prompted by flooding of the Blacksmith Fork River, the order has been lifted, allowing residents to return to their homes.
The Herald Journal of Logan reported that six homes in the Country Manor subdivision had water in them, and that city officials shut off power to the area Sunday morning. Power has since been restored as residents return to their homes.
City officials say a sandbag wall along the river broke, causing the flooding. They also say one of several pumps removing water from the neighborhood failed overnight, contributing to the flooding.
It's great to see a community come together like this to help each other. I'm proud to be a part of the American Red Cross in Utah, and to be able to help people in time of need.
–Jesse Walker
Logan Fire Marshal Craig Humphreys told KSL NewsRadio that most of the flooding is a result of backed-up storm drains.
UDOT maintenance crews are on site removing debris from state Road 39 at Huntsville to improve flow under the roadway.
Motorists should consider alternative routes, such as SR- 158 around the north end of Pineview Reservoir to access the Monte Cristo Highway. If necessary, motorists traveling to the flooded area should reduce speeds and approach with caution.
Early Saturday, the American Red Cross set up camp in Logan, ready to provide food, clothing and shelter to those affected by the flooding. With the evacuation order lifted, there are no plans to open a permanent Red Cross shelter in Logan at this time.
"It's great to see a community come together like this to help each other," said Red Cross volunteer Jesse Walker. "I'm proud to be a part of the American Red Cross in Utah, and to be able to help people in time of need."
The Blacksmith Fork peaked at about 7.9 feet early Sunday, the highest level so far this spring. The river's record high of 8.7 feet was set in 1984.
A flood warning has been issued for northern Utah as temperatures rise and a record snowpack melts.
Story written with contributions from The Associated Press
