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Flash flooding in Hurricane, Utah, prompted evacuations near Gould Wash after more than an inch of rain fell in 12 hours. City officials said water affected 80 homes and 50 recreational vehicles at Willow Wind RV Park. Hurricane City Emergency Services reported damage or destruction to bridges, culverts, roads and electrical power boxes. On Thursday, the city issued a local emergency proclamation to address flooding and assess damage, while officials urged residents to avoid flooded roads and follow closures, detours and instructions from emergency personnel.

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00:00Flash flooding forced residents to evacuate part of Hurricane Utah on Thursday.
00:05City officials say flooding has affected 80 homes and 50 recreational vehicles at a local park.
00:11Residents near Gould Wash were ordered to leave immediately as floodwater entered the area.
00:16The flooding followed severe storms that began moving through the region on Wednesday.
00:20The Fox Forecast Center says more than one inch of rain fell in 12 hours.
00:25That rainfall was unusually heavy for this typically dry part of Utah.
00:30City crews and response partners continue responding to flooding across the community.
00:35City officials issued a formal proclamation Thursday to address the ongoing flooding.
00:40Officials also raised public safety concerns about potential problems with utility systems.
00:45Those concerns extend beyond flooded areas to the services people depend on.
00:49Officials say whether essential services will be disrupted remains uncertain.
00:53Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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