Environment
Josh Ellis
Utah roads, parks close due to flooding and high runoff levels
Several roads were closed due to flooding Tuesday morning, and warm temperatures will keep rivers and creeks running high throughout the day.1 year ago
Carter Williams
Utah launches statewide turf grass buyback program as it seeks water-use reformation
This year's record snowpack has drastically reduced a drought that really began to impact Utah by the end of spring three years ago.1 year ago
Ashley Moser
Sandy resident builds wall to divert water away from property in anticipation of flooding
Homeowners along Little Willow Creek in Sandy are gearing up for floodwaters with sandbags, but one resident is taking it a step further to protect his home.1 year ago
Madison Swenson
Spanish Fork mayor issues emergency declaration for flooding
An emergency declaration was issued Monday in Spanish Fork due to flooding issues.1 year ago
Shelby Lofton
Trenches built to hold runoff too shallow, homes in several subdivisions flood
Homeowners said they had eight feet of snow in their yards a few days ago. Today, it's half of that.1 year ago
Dan Rascon
Flood warning in effect for Emigration Creek as spring runoff raises water levels
Emigration Canyon is under flood watch as the waters in the creek are running very high and very fast Monday.1 year ago
Ladd Egan
UDOT: U.S. 89 near Thistle could close again in coming days due to flooding
Flooding forced the closure of U.S. Highway 89 in both directions near the Thistle Junction with U.S. 6 Sunday night through Monday afternoon.1 year ago
Michael Houck
Utah officials launch flood watch, resources website
Utah's Division of Emergency Management released its 2023 spring runoff and flooding website Monday.1 year ago
Associated Press
20 California condors in Arizona, Utah died from avian flu
Wildlife officials say 20 California condors in northern Arizona and southern Utah have died since March and half of the endangered birds tested positive for a strain of avian flu.1 year ago
Tamara Vaifanua
Sandy officials host ‘flood ready’ town hall to prepare residents
Sandy City leaders want residents to be prepared for whatever mother nature brings with a flood prep town hall and sandbags.1 year ago
Josh Ellis
Flood watches and advisories in effect across Utah; US 89 closed at US 6/Thistle Junction
A flood warning has been issued for Emigration Creek in Salt Lake City as U.S. Highway 89 was closed at the U.S. 6 junction in Spanish Fork Canyon due to flooding along Thistle Creek Monday morning.1 year ago
Shara Park
National Weather Service issues flood warning for Emigration Creek
Residents in Emigration Canyon sprang into action Sunday as Emigration Creek jumped its bed in several areas threatening to flood homes.1 year ago
Michael Houck
Garden City officials declare state of emergency due to flooding
The mayor of Garden City, Utah, has issued a state of emergency to prepare residents for flooding Saturday afternoon.1 year ago
Shelby Lofton
Summit County rivers placed on flood watch as water continues to rise
Summit County officials are keeping an eye on their rivers as the rapidly approaching warm weather is causing snow to melt quickly.1 year ago
Brittany Tait
Channel opened on Weber River as flood watch begins
Weber County Officials are keeping a close eye on the Weber River after the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for it and two others.1 year ago
Alex Cabrero
Tens of thousands of sandbags filled during big volunteer event at Murray Park
As temperatures rise, the snow in the mountains melts, and the water quickly flows down to the valley, causing lots of sandbagging events to happen Saturday.1 year ago
Alex Cabrero
South end of Great Salt Lake up nearly 4 feet since berm raised in February
Most Utahns know the Great Salt Lake is in danger as the effects of the drought shrunk the lake and water levels reached a historic low in 2022.1 year ago
Shara Park
Utah prepares for first major warm weather threat
ith shovels and gloves in hand, volunteers filled hundreds of sandbags Friday at the Salt Lake County Flood Control Shed located at 604 West 6960 South in Midvale.1 year ago
Larry D. Curtis
Salt Lake County wants you ‘runoff ready’ as temperatures head well above normal
SALT LAKE CITY — Are you runoff ready? Salt Lake County says preparing for spring runoff, after a record amount of snow in Utah’s mountains, starts today. As temperatures warm up this week, prep-time might pass as high mountain and city temperatures bring water fast from Utah’s runoff. Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson declared […]1 year ago
Brittany Tait
UDOT: Wet slides could return to canyons as spring melt heats up
As temperatures continue to rise after a record-breaking snowpack, experts are worried about more than just flooding.1 year ago
Alex Cabrero
The unseen flooding danger, rising ground water
Never did James Naylor think he would be famous on TikTok. “My 13-year-old got me into it,” he said.1 year ago
Karah Brackin
How to be proactive as flood watch heightens leading into 80-degree days
With warmer temperatures on the way, there are practical steps families can take in the case of flooding.1 year ago
Shelby Lofton
Defective ear tags are threatening the health of Utah cattle herds
A number of veterinarians and ranchers across the state are dealing with an unusual problem, missing ear tags from bulls.1 year ago
