Becky Bruce
Record rainfall in pictures: Flash flooding swamps Utah
We've collected photos you sent in along with some from official government sources and some we took during the flash flooding in Utah.5 years ago
Karilyn Frazier
Utah ranked in top five worst in the world for air quality, smoke is to blame
Utah ranked in the top five in the world when it came to poor air quality on Thursday, in spite of a storm system moving into the region.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Murray condo complex cleans up after flooding
As many as one dozen floor-level condo units in Murray were damaged due to flooding with several inches of water after heavy afternoon rainstorms Wednesday.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Rainfall record in Delta shattered, residents prepare for more flooding
Homes, schools, crops and the local hospital were all damaged and may need renovation by record rainfall and severe flooding in Delta, Utah.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Latest Utah storm watches and warnings, updated
SALT LAKE CITY — The National Weather Service expected a busy afternoon of severe storm watches and warnings as a band of thunderstorms moved into northern Utah. We’re adding them to this story as they come in. 3:28 p.m.: The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the areas of Birdseye and Thistle, […]5 years ago
Mary Richards
Smoke lingering in the storm but should move out Thursday
It's rainy and windy, yet smoke continues to linger over the Wasatch Front, providing smoky skies and persistent poor air quality.5 years ago
Rachel Ramirez, CNN
First-ever water cuts declared for Colorado River in historic drought
The federal government on Monday declared a water shortage on the Colorado River for the first time, triggering mandatory water consumption cuts for states in the Southwest, as climate change-fueled drought pushes the level in Lake Mead to unprecedented lows.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Storms bring hail, thunder, lightning, wind, flooding and power outages
Storms knocked out power in northern Utah, with flooding closing schools in Delta and forcing the closure of slot canyons in Zion National Park.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Experts worry more bad air days could bring more hospitalizations
Poor air quality days can increase the risk of infections in vulnerable populations, according to pulmonologists.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Tooele County
TOOELE, Utah — The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning expected to impact Tooele, Grantsville, Erda and Stnasbury Park until 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Wind gusts of up to 70 mph are expected and potential for quarter-sized hail. “Take shelter now, this is a dangerous storm!” the agency wrote on Twitter. […]5 years ago
Mary Richards
Storm system coming may bring problems, cooler temps and cleaner air
We’ve got a storm system coming into Utah Tuesday and it could bring big problems.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
BYU cancels Cougar Kickoff fan event over bad air quality
The 16th annual Brigham Young University (BYU) Cougar Kickoff fan event scheduled for Tuesday evening has been canceled due to poor air quality.5 years ago
EVENS SANON and COLLIN BINKLEY
Rescuers racing in Haiti as storm threatens to follow quake
LES CAYES, Haiti (AP) — The death toll from a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti soared on Sunday as rescuers raced to find survivors amid the rubble ahead of a potential deluge from an approaching tropical storm. Saturday’s earthquake left at least 724 dead and 2,800 injured in the Caribbean island nation, with thousands more […]5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Smoke forecast to move back into northern Utah Saturday and Sunday
A shift in the high pressure system over Utah means the return of western wildfire smoke in the latest forecast, according to meteorologist Kevin Eubank.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
How to survive flash flooding in a Utah slot canyon and elsewhere
One way to survive flash flooding in a slot canyon is to know your human limits. In other words, you cannot outrun the water and debris.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Poll: Utahns want infrastructure bill money for water improvements in state
Utahns overwhelmingly support spending federal money from the infrastructure bill, which passed the US Senate, for water capacity and upgrades, conservation and reducing the risk of wildfires in the state, according to a recent poll.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Fire crews are managing to keep most wildfires small this year
Fire crews are managing to keep most wildfires below 10 acres this year.5 years ago
Heather Kelly
July 2021 goes down as one of the wettest ever, but drought persists
More than 99% of Utah remains in "extreme" drought, even after July 2021 went down as one of the state's wettest months ever recorded.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah doctors report rise in breathing problems likely due to smoky skies
Doctors are reporting an uptick in the number of people coming in with respiratory problems likely due to the smoky skies in Utah.5 years ago
THOMAS PEIPERT Associated Press
Colorado mudslides wreak havoc on major transportation route
Mudslides that ripped through western Colorado last month were the latest in a string of closures for I-70, a major transportation corridor.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Mine workers in Emery County get a large show of support after deadly flash flood
Emery County mine workers get large amount of support after deadly flood.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
How to keep the smoke from getting in your house
SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Health Department shared tips Friday on how to keep the smoke from getting in your house and mucking up your indoor air quality. “With wildfire smoke recently becoming more of a concern as fires burn in several western states, the Salt Lake County Health Department’s air quality […]5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Glen Canyon Dam still generating power as California dam shuts down
PAGE, Ariz. — Glen Canyon Dam still has enough water to keep providing power, officials say. Oroville, the dam upstream on the Feather River from Sacramento, California, had to shut down its power generation system this week because the water level dropped below the minimum level to continue operating. That had Utahns wondering whether the […]5 years ago