Utah’s Water
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.12 months 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.12 months 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
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
Mike Anderson
How surveillance cameras will help respond to potential flood areas
Surveillance cameras are now being used to help combat the rising flood waters around the state.1 year ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com and Matt Johnson, KSL TV
Lake Powell could rise 50 to 90 feet over the next few months
Federal water managers say they believe Lake Powell will rise anywhere between 50 and 90 feet this spring and summer after the nation’s second-largest reservoir dropped to its all-time low again earlier this year.1 year ago
Jed Boal
Utah ski areas enjoy spring surge of visitors
It was another powder day in Utah’s mountains. People are still skiing and snowboarding and enjoying fresh snow in the last week of April.1 year ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Salt Lake City mulls water rate changes, drought surcharge
Those who use Salt Lake City utilities for water will likely face another service fee increase this year, while heavy water users could also have to pay an additional "drought surcharge," too, as the department that distributes the water deals with rising costs and other issues.1 year ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Another winter weather advisory issued for the Wasatch Mountains
Another winter weather advisory has been issued for the Wasatch Mountains, where up to another foot of snow or more is possible between Friday and Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.1 year ago
Dan Rascon
Salt Lake City public utility crews clear debris from City Creek
An all-hands-on-deck operation started up City Creek Canyon northeast of the Capitol Wednesday as Salt Lake City Public Utility crews pulled debris from the river.1 year ago
Shelby Lofton
Floodwaters could bring ‘more aggressive’ type of mosquito this spring, summer
With spring around the corner, Utahns are already getting bugged by mosquitoes, and the flooding is expected to bring a lot more of them.1 year ago
Jed Boal
Hydrologist says Utah’s weather is ‘optimal scenario’ for spring runoff so far
Most of the low-elevation snowpack has now melted off along the Wasatch Front.1 year ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
RV resort takes precautions with Weber River expected to rise
An RV resort in Uintah, Utah, is preparing for the worst if the nearby Weber River begins to flood due to the melting snow.1 year ago
Cary Schwantiz and Shelby Lofton
Flood advisory issued for Emigration Creek
Emigration Creek is under a flood advisory from Sunday night into Monday morning.1 year ago
Andrew Adams
Man thanks neighbors, strangers who helped save house from raging waters of Emigration Creek
Tim Erickson said on Tuesday the water started to back up near the culvert next to his house, flooding his yard and flowing over the driveway.1 year ago
Shara Park
Kaysville homeowners are on the edge after overnight flooding
Homeowners on Orchard Ridge Lane have been stressed since Tuesday night as they try to keep up with nearby flooding.1 year ago
Katija Stjepovic
Floods close roads near Wasatch Hollow Park
Wasatch Hollow Park was closed Wednesday as water flooded the entire park and onto the nearby roads.1 year ago
Tamara Vaifanua
Utah officials ask locals to always be prepared for possible flooding
With flooding impacting parts of Utah Wednesday, state emergency managers hope people will heed their warnings and be prepared.1 year ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Utah on pace for a top-5 water year. How is the rest of the West faring?
This has been an extraordinarily wet stretch in Utah, and no, it's not just the mountain snow.1 year ago
Dan Rascon
Utah farmers say crops will be delayed by weeks because of late spring
It's a very tough time for Utah farmers who are several weeks behind in the planting season because of all the snow. For consumers, this means many of the fresh products you see at farmers markets are going to be delayed.1 year ago
Jed Boal
Warm temps create high avalanche danger in Cottonwood Canyons
Getting up and down Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons will continue to be a challenge this week due to unprecedented avalanche danger.1 year ago
