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Local officials issued evacuation orders for at least 20 homes as temperatures spiked and snowmelt coursed through the streets on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Kaysville, Utah. A record-breaking snow season has raised fears of spring flooding throughout Utah as the weather in mountain regions warms.

Environment

Utah allocates millions to prepare for flood damage after wet winter

Associated Press May 18, 2023

Just east of the mouth of Ogden Canyon, Highway 39 will be closed indefinitely as part of the road has collapsed into the Ogden River.

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Highway 39 closed after Ogden River causes partial road collapse

Kevin Cody May 11, 2023

Flooding and erosion closed the Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail on May 5, 2023.

Environment

Flooding and erosion closes part of Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail

Ashtyn Asay May 8, 2023

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Sandbags used to block a drainage on Old Ranch Road that caused back yard flooding

Police & Fire

Intentionally blocked culvert on Old Ranch Road causes backyard flooding

TownLift May 1, 2023

Sandbags are replacing snowbanks all around Park City. Kimball Jct

Weather

With high temperatures this weekend here’s what you need to know about flood risk

Kevin Cody Apr 28, 2023

A Salt Lake City Public Lands staff member using to a wheelbarrow to move filled sandbags.

Community

Community comes together to battle flooding in Salt Lake City’s Emigration Creek

Kevin Cody Apr 19, 2023

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Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox signs bills on March 23, 2023.

Weather

Gov. Cox declares state of emergency due to flood risks

Ashtyn Asay Apr 19, 2023

Salt Lake City.

News

Snowmelt spurs flooding from Southwest to Rockies, 2 rescues

Associated Press Apr 17, 2023

Sandbags filled in preparation for potential flooding.

Community

Summit County to host webinar on flooding preparedness on Thursday

Kevin Cody Apr 12, 2023

FEMA Flood Map Service Center

Environment

Park City prepares for potential flooding with sandbag distribution

Ashtyn Asay Apr 5, 2023

Snowpack breaks 42 year record to become highest ever snow water equivalent ever recorded in Utah since automated recording began in 1981.

Top Stories

Snowpack surpasses record for highest snow water equivalent since automated recording started in 1981

Kevin Cody Mar 24, 2023

The "State Street River" as it was termed during the 1983 flooding in Salt Lake City.

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A look back at the flooding of 1983 as Utah gears up for heavy spring runoff

Kevin Cody Mar 10, 2023

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