UTAH'S FLOOD WATCH

Home damaged by Moab flooding

Jul 2, 2024, 6:17 PM | Updated: 6:42 pm

MOAB — Recent flash flooding in Moab hit streets, canyons, and damaged some residents’ homes. One couple said they’ve been living under a hole-covered roof since severe storms hit Southeastern Utah last week.

The couple told KSL TV it was easily the biggest and scariest storm they’ve ever experienced.

Tammie Nakai said the storm caused a tree and other branches to fall through the kitchen’s roof.

“We had trees on our roof, water running through like waterfalls,” Nakai said. “We’re just like, what are we going to do?”

She said the impact of the fallen tree caused their trailer to sink into the foundation.

“We have holes, cracks, through the living room all the way down into near the bathroom,” Nakai said.

She said the storm was “like a movie,” as water poured into her home.

Nakai said they’re grateful to family members who immediately went to their house to help clean and patch up the holes.

“It really hit us because it’s my husband’s child home, and he was raised here as well,” Nakai said.

Despite their family’s help, there is still a lot of repair work that needs to be done.

“It was one of the hardest things, to stay positive,” Nakai said. “But thankfully, we’re pulling through it.”

Nakai said there are only so many resources and financial support local organizations can offer. The couple is trying to save their home, but are worried what future storms might bring.

“It’s just a temporary thing that we can actually stay in right now,” Nakai said.

The couple has started a GoFundMe* page following the storm’s damage to their home.


*KSL TV does not assure that the money deposited to the account will be applied for the benefit of the persons named as beneficiaries. If you are considering a deposit to the account, you should consult your own advisors and otherwise proceed at your own risk.

KSL 5 TV Live

Utah's Flood Watch

FILE - The Fremont River Trail in Capitol Reef National Park wass closed Aug. 18, 2023 due to damag...

Mary Culbertson

Eastern Utah facing severe thunderstorm warnings, flash flood warnings issued

A flash flood warning was issued for southeastern Utah after a week of heavy flooding around the state.

3 months ago

Over half of the homes in Fountain Green were damaged from the flood Sunday. (Tanner Siegworth, KSL...

Daniel Woodruff

Fountain Green receives donations, support to clean up from devastating flood

Leaders in Fountain Green are getting a clearer picture of the damage after a major weekend flood. The city received donations to help with damages.

3 months ago

Several beauty businesses are still recovering after floodwaters took over their studios last week....

Andrew Adams

Pleasant Grove beauty suites still recovering one week after flooding

One week later, multiple women-owned small businesses were still scrambling to make ends meet after flooding from a powerful thunderstorm washed out their basement studios.

3 months ago

An American Red Cross van in Utah....

Alexander Campbell

After devastating floods, Red Cross will be surveying for damage

The American Red Cross of Utah announced Tuesday that it will be sending staff members to Fountain Green to conduct damage assessments.

3 months ago

Residents of Fountain Green experienced another day of heavy rain on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, making ...

Andrew Adams

Powerful rains, flooding return to Fountain Green for second-straight day

As the community scrambled Monday to fill sandbags and distribute them to already flood-weary neighborhoods, heavy rains returned for a second-straight day, producing additional flooding.

3 months ago

Eliza Barton says there is still a lot of cleaning up to do in the home and outside after the home ...

Brianna Chavez

Community helps Eagle Mountain home after plea on Facebook

Members of the Eagle Mountain community came to help fellow residents on Sunday evening, after water began to flood a basement during a storm on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024.

3 months ago

Sponsored Articles

abstract vector digital social network technology background...

Les Olson

Protecting yourself against social engineering attacks

Learn more about the common types of social engineering to protect your online or offline assets from an attack.

family having fun at home...

Lighting Design

Discover the impact of lighting on your mood

From color temperature to lighting saturation, we tackle how different lighting design setups can impact your day-to-day mood.

Laptops in a modern technology store. Department of computers in the electronics store. Choosing a ...

PC Laptops

How to choose the best laptop for college students

Finding the right laptop for college students can be hard, but with this guide we break down what to look for so you can find the best one.

young male technician is repairing a printer at office...

Les Olson

Unraveling the dilemma between leasing and buying office technology

Carefully weigh these pros and cons to make an informed decision that best suits your business growth and day-to-day operation. 

A kitchen in a modern farmhouse....

Lighting Design

A room-by-room lighting guide for your home

Bookmark this room-by-room lighting guide whenever you decide to upgrade your lighting or style a new home.

Photo courtesy of Artists of Ballet West...

Ballet West

The rising demand for ballet tickets: why they’re harder to get

Ballet West’s box office is experiencing demand they’ve never seen before, leaving many interested patrons unable to secure tickets they want.

Home damaged by Moab flooding