- Floodwaters breached I-15 in Beaver prompting closure and traffic rerouting.
- The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Emergency for Grove and North Creek.
- Beaver residents warned against using tap water due to contamination concerns.
BEAVER — Interstate 15 in Beaver was breached by floodwaters as the National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Emergency for the Grove neighborhood on the east side of Beaver, as well as North Creek, until 8 p.m. Sunday.
As of Sunday night, no one, including residents, is allowed to be in the Grove neighborhood, according to the Beaver County Sheriff's Office. Displaced people can find shelter at the Beaver High School Karl Truman Gym and in the high school itself.
Sgt. Andrew Battenfield with the Utah Highway Patrol said crews were using heavy equipment to clear I-15 at milepost 109, where the flood had breached the roadway. The roadway was closed in both directions as crews continued to work.
Southbound traffic is being turned around on I-15 to exit into Beaver in order to bypass the interstate, where they are able to continue heading south, according to Battenfield.
The National Weather Service urged residents in the area to seek higher ground immediately and follow the directions of local officials.
The National Weather Service said in an alert that a debris flow would be moving through the North Creek area imminently, in addition to the Beaver River debris flow.
"A large debris flow has over topped the diversion dam in Beaver Canyon, and continues to move down Highway 153 in lower Beaver Canyon," the alert stated. "Several additional debris flow waves are forthcoming on the Beaver River."
7/19 3:47PM: A Flash Flood Emergency continues for the Grove neighborhood on the east side of Beaver City as well as North Creek until 8PM. Seek higher ground and follow the directions of local officials. #utwxpic.twitter.com/9jGAoc08QX
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) July 19, 2026
The National Weather Service said debris flow waves were expected to come in pulses as the flow moves downstream into the Grove area of Beaver.
At 3:37 p.m., the National Weather Service said the Cottonwood Fire burn scar, Beaver River and North Creek areas were at an "extreme risk" level.
"An extreme risk means life-threatening flash flooding is occurring and imminent," the National Weather Service said. "Seek higher ground now if in the vicinity of North Creek or the Beaver River."
(1/2)I-15 BEAVER FLOODED: Dramatic video shows I-15 being completely overtaken by the flash flood waters in Beaver, UT this afternoon. The freeway has been completely shut down in both directions between MP 111 and MP109. pic.twitter.com/ev0GvkW8vW
— Matthew Johnson (@KSL_Matt) July 20, 2026
Don't drink tap water
In a Facebook post, Beaver officials advised residents not to drink water from the tap due to contamination.
"Do not use (tap water) for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth or food prep until further notice," they said. "Use bottled water."
It also added that the Grove area from the canyon ballfield East will be completely without water.
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