Utah’s Flood Watch

A vial of floodwater from the 1983 flooding in Salt Lake City. (KSL TV)...
Shelby Lofton

Utah historian uncovers artifacts from 1983 floods

A Utah museum curator stumbled across some intriguing artifacts from the 1983 flooding that hit Utah years ago.
12 months ago
Bake Lake visitors on the shrinking beach. (KSL TV)...
Mike Anderson and Michael Houck

Heavy runoff means more water, less beach at Bear Lake

The Memorial Day weekend at Bear Lake is starting the tourism season, with a lot less beach compared to the previous years. 
12 months ago
The debris leftover from the January avalanche. (KSL TV)...
Ladd Egan

Bridal Veil Falls remains closed; avalanche deposit creating safety hazard

Even as Utahns mark the unofficial start to summer, Bridal Veil Falls remains closed because of debris and ice left behind from a January avalanche.
12 months ago
Dry Creek closed off to the public. (KSL TV)...
Shelby Lofton

Lehi officials warn residents to stay away from high water this Memorial Day

Officials in northern Utah are warning people to stay out of creeks, streams, and rivers this Memorial Day weekend.
12 months ago
Deer Creek Reservoir...
Ladd Egan

Deer Creek, Jordanelle nearing capacity; releasing extra water

Those heading outdoors this holiday weekend will notice that many of Utah’s reservoirs are nearing capacity.
12 months ago
Big Cottonwood Creek...
Jed Boal

High mountain snow melt fills rivers and creeks as peak runoff nears

The high-elevation snowpack in Utah is melting quickly. The low-elevation and mid-elevation snow has already melted and run off into creeks and rivers.
12 months ago
Eroding banks are roped off as the Weber River swells from  a melting snowpack in Fort Buenaventura...
Tamara Vaifanua

Park managers urge safety around rivers, lakes during Memorial Day weekend

Keeping people safe in and around water is a big concern for park managers this holiday weekend.
12 months ago
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Eliza Pace

Road along Nebo Loop completely washes out

A portion of the road up Payson Canyon along an area of the Nebo Loop has completely washed out.
12 months ago
Washed out road...
Mike Anderson

Flood warning for Logan River through Friday morning

A flood warning was issued for the Logan River on Tuesday and it's expected to last through late Friday morning.
12 months ago
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Jed Boal

Provo river doubling in volume this week

The Provo River is rising in Utah County and will continue to pick up volume in the days ahead.
1 year ago
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Andrew Adams

Waterfall of runoff damages road in Payson Canyon

Spring runoff waters carved their own path across the road through Payson Canyon, leaving damage in the area that crews said could delay the area’s opening by at least a couple of weeks.
1 year ago
Gunlock Falls rescue...
Ladd Egan

12-year-old girl released from hospital after incident at Gunlock Falls

The 12-year-old girl pulled unconscious from the water at Gunlock Falls on Sunday has been released from the hospital, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
1 year ago
Runoff flowing through Woodruff streets and homes (KSLTV)...
Mike Anderson and Michael Houck

Runoff flows through Woodruff streets and homes

RICH COUNTY, Utah — Spring runoff continues to be a problem for Utahns, especially in the rural areas where they lack the resources to fight against the water. The ground in Woodruff, Utah, is so wet that residents are now getting groundwater into their crawlspaces and basements. But some are getting creative and enjoying the […]
1 year ago
Wheeler Historic Farm in Murray, Utah. (Google Earth Pro)...
Dan Rascon

Wheeler Farm helps Salt Lake County with historic water operations

Salt Lake County is setting up its flood control operations right next to the cow pastures at Wheeler Farm, in preparation for what may come.
1 year ago
The Fox Hollow Golf Club sinkhole. (KSLTV)...
Shelby Lofton

American Fork golf course sinkhole stabilized after weekend collapse

City crews in American Fork have stabilized a massive sinkhole after it took part of the Fox Hollow Golf Club on Saturday.
1 year ago
Pineview Reservoir. (KSLTV)...
Mike Anderson

Utah reservoirs are filling as rivers remain near flood stage

Utah water managers are trying to balance filling reservoirs while minimizing flood damage as the warmer weather sets in and summer crowds begin.
1 year ago
The sinkhole that appeared on the Fox Hollow Golf Club Saturday afternoon. (KSLTV)...
Shelby Lofton

Crews monitor large sinkhole at American Fork golf course

A massive sinkhole has taken over a section of an American Fork golf course Saturday afternoon.
1 year ago
Orton Park overflowed with water...
Andrew Adams

North Ogden’s Orton Park overflows, neighbors show up with paddle boards, pets

Orton Park was overflowing Friday as city leaders said the detention basin was functioning properly and neighbors arrived with paddle boards, pets, and kayaks to take advantage of the unique conditions.
1 year ago
North fork of the Provo River...
Ladd Egan

‘It’s very dangerous’: Increased flows expected for Provo River next week

Those who live and recreate along the Provo River are being warned that there will be a significant increase in water over the next week.
1 year ago
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Andrew Adams

Crews, regulars watch and wait as waters rise at Murray City Park

Crews and regulars alike were watching Little Cottonwood Creek closely Thursday as waters continued to rise at Murray City Park.
1 year ago
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Jed Boal

City creek to reach its peak next week

City Creek is the next creek of concern for Salt Lake City, the same creek which infamously ran down State Street in 1983.
1 year ago
Oswald family lost everything in this fire...
Mike Anderson

Flooded roads make damage from house fire worse in Cache Valley

Wind and flooding are being blamed for adding to a fire that destroyed a Cache Valley home Sunday morning.
1 year ago
U.S. 89 is open after flooding forced its closure near Thistle in Spanish Fork Canyon on Monday....
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com

US 89 in Spanish Fork Canyon opens several days after flooding

U.S. 89 has been reopened between Fairview and near Thistle in Spanish Fork Canyon, days after flooding forced its closure.
1 year ago
FILE: Water levels are high in Emigration Creek in Emigration Canyon on May 2. Joel Ferry, director...
Ladd Egan

Utah lawmakers quickly pass emergency order and funding to address flooding

The House and Senate quickly passed a resolution, keeping the state of emergency order in place until Aug. 15.
1 year ago

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