Mill Creek Flood Mitigation
Summary
Engineers presented a $7.8 million flood control study for Mill Creek between Main Street and 500 West, with the council backing a hybrid design that deepens the channel and preserves a natural open space feel.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 4
Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Estimated project construction costs total approximately $7.8 million, to be funded via federal grants, FEMA, and municipal bonds.
Downtown property owners and residents protected from catastrophic creek flooding.
Adjacent property owners whose land may be impacted by required channel easements.
Mentions & discussions (9)
Water closes Mill Creek Parkway under Main Street bridge
Water covering the Mill Creek Parkway beneath the Main Street bridge has closed that section of the trail, the City of Moab announced Thursday morning. A marked detour directs trail users around the closure. The city urged people to follow the detour...
Flood watch covers Moab and southeast Utah through noon Friday
The National Weather Service says heavy rain from a surge of tropical moisture could flood creeks, washes, burn scars and low-water crossings from noon Wednesday through noon Friday.
Moab closes city trails due to rising creek water levels
Moab closes city trails due to rising creek water levels ABC4 Utah
Rising water closes Moab creekside trails and three low-water crossings
Rising creek levels prompted Moab to close all city trails along Mill Creek Parkway and Pack Creek on Wednesday, Oct. 14, while Grand County closed three low-water crossings because of water levels and debris. The city urged people to stay away from ...
Regular City Council Meeting — August 11, 2026
Engineers presented a $7.8 million flood control study for Mill Creek between Main Street and 500 West, with the council backing a hybrid design that deepens the channel and preserves a natural open space feel.
NRCC leaders visit UMTRA site
Moab Mayor Joette Langianese speaks to leaders of Utah’s Natural Resources Conservation Council at the UMTRA site in late May. The council is comprised of key people at the Department of Natural Resources and its several divisions, including Forestry...
Moab police ID woman killed in fall when tree branch broke in Swanny Park
Moab police ID woman killed in fall when tree branch broke in Swanny Park Gephardt Daily
Utility work leads to house, brushfire
Originally called in as a brushfire, crews upon arrival instead found a home was also burning.
Moab-bound train derails after hitting truck
Moab-bound train derails after hitting truck ABC4 Utah
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