Environment & Outdoors

The Utah State Capitol is reflected in rain droplets on a window in Salt Lake City, on Saturday, Oc...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Salt Lake City shatters 44-year-old October rain record. Is the all-time record next?

Salt Lake City has received more than four inches of rain this month, breaking an October rainfall record dating back to 1981, with more rain forecast.
10 months ago
Rain droplets fall into a puddle on a flooded sidewalk outside of the Delta Center in Salt Lake Cit...
Adam Small

Salt Lake City on track for its rainiest October on record

The Salt Lake City area is on track to beat its own record for the wettest month of October in its history.
10 months ago
Search and rescue teams helped to get a hiker out of Little Cottonwood Canyon on Saturday...
Kennedy Camarena

Hiker rescued in Little Cottonwood Canyon after storm rolls in

A hiker was rescued off of Little Cottonwood Canyon on Saturday after a snowstorm came through the area, causing the hiker to become lost.
10 months ago
A UDOT traffic camera shows severe weather near the Salt Lake City Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 11...
Jacob Freeman

High wind warning issued for Utah, Salt Lake valleys

The National Weather Service issued a high wind warning for Utah Valley and Salt Lake Valley Saturday evening.
10 months ago
The Virgin River after a storm in Washington County passed through the area on Friday night, causin...
Kennedy Camarena

Flood warnings for Saturday in parts of Utah

Flood warnings continually went out to the public on Saturday as the weather in Utah turned rainy over the weekend.
10 months ago
La Verkin Creek on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 after a storm caused flooding in the area....
Kennedy Camarena

Floods strike Utah after heavy rainstorms

Parts of Utah began to flood over the weekend as storms moved throughout the state on Friday.
10 months ago
The Subway in Zion National Park is pictured on Monday, June 2, 2025. (Meg Walters, Deseret News )...
DANIELLA RIVERA

Zion National Park partner nonprofit urges weather awareness ahead of long weekend

This weekend’s rainy forecast for southern Utah is sparking concerns among folks helping to keep Zion National Park open and running during the federal government shutdown.
10 months ago
The Utah State Capitol is reflected in rain droplets on a window in Salt Lake City, on Saturday, Oc...
Eric Cabrera, Alexandrea Bonilla and Diana Jones

Weekend rain expected to affect but not stop Utah events

From The RedWest Music Festival, to football games and just driving anywhere in general, officials are doing what they can to ensure people stay safe in the event of severe rain.  
10 months ago
FILE — Rain is expected in Utah over the next few days....
Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV

Some Utah cities, counties prepare for flooding as rain moves in

Cities and counties across central and southern Utah are preparing for potential flooding that might happen as rain moves into the state.
10 months ago
The Wildcat Fire burning on Thursday Oct. 9, 2025 in Fishlake National Forest....
Kennedy Camarena

Firefighters hoping upcoming rainstorms will help fight a new fire in Fishlake National Forest

The Wildcat Fire started burning in Fishlake National Forest on Thursday. The area is expected to receive rain that firefighters are hoping will help fight the fire.
10 months ago
This NOAA satellite image taken at 1:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, shows Hurricane Priscill...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Flood watches ordered as remnants of Hurricane Priscilla head toward Utah

Heavy rain may improve drought but increase flooding risks, especially in slot canyons and burn scars.
10 months ago
FILE: Vehicles enter Zion National Park on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. On Wednesday night, officials ...
Simone Seikaly

Small but growing fire burning in Zion National Park

A fire burning on the West Rim of Zion National Park has consumed 100 acres and is presenting challenging terrain for firefighters.
10 months ago
The Cherry Fire burning on Monday Oct. 6, 2025....
Kennedy Camarena

Cherry Fire reaches 84% containment

The Cherry Fire reached 84% containment on Wednesday as fire officials reported the fire remained at 540 acres.
10 months ago
On the left: a photo showing a wire wrapped around two trees in Tibble Fork. On the right: A photo ...
Bryanna Willis

Biker injured by wire trap in Tibble Fork offers cash reward for information leading to arrest

A biker is pitching in his own money to help find the person responsible for him getting injured on a trail in American Fork Canyon on Friday.
10 months ago
Salt Lake City declared a state of emergency on Tuesday after excessive flooding damaged homes and ...
Simone Seikaly

SLC mayor declares local state of emergency after Rose Park flooding

By declaring a local state of emergency, Rose Park residents may be able to more easily access state and federal assistance after last weekend's extreme rainfall.
10 months ago
In this photo taken Oct. 4, 2025 and released by Lingsuiye, villagers with their oxen and horses as...
Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press

Snowstorms strand hikers in China and a South Korean climber dies in Nepal

Several hundred hikers heading through mountains in western China are trapped on the mountains due to snowstorms, including climbers on Mount Everest.
10 months ago
An example of a lithium battery inside of a portable speaker that burst into flames. The Utah fire ...
Mike Anderson, KSL TV

State fire marshal warns of lithium-ion battery dangers

The Utah fire marshal's office is warning people of the dangers of lithium-ion batteries if not used properly.
10 months ago
The drainage ditch outside a home in Tooele County overrun with floodwaters....
Britt Johnson

Tooele deals with the aftermath of the “100-year storm”

Officials are saying it's the type of storm that only comes around every 100 years.
10 months ago
The Cherry Fire is burning on the Spanish Fork Ranger District of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National ...
Simone Seikaly

Cherry Fire, smaller than original estimate, is 63% contained

While the Cherry Fire is smaller than originally estimated, work continues to extinguish hot spots the US Forest Service said.
10 months ago
Attendees walk through the rain into the Saturday evening session of general conference in Salt Lak...
Joe Wirthlin and Mary Culbertson, KSL NewsRadio

Second wettest day on record reported in Salt Lake City

Nealy 2.5 inches of rain fell at the Salt Lake International Airport on Saturday, marking the second wettest day on record since 1901.
10 months ago
A Salt Lake City neighborhood was flooded on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. (Nathan Riser, KSL TV)...
Sarah Martin, KSL TV

Canal overflows in Salt Lake City neighborhood, floods nearly 2 dozen homes

A west side neighborhood was hit especially hard by the rain Saturday. First responders estimate more than 20 homes were flooded, some with feet of water in their basements.
10 months ago
The Cherry Fire burning on Friday Oct. 3, 2025....
Kennedy Camarena

Rain helps to suppress Cherry Fire, fire officials say

Rain is helping to suppress the Cherry Fire burning near Springville on Saturday as firefighters work to put the fire out.
10 months ago
The Deer Creek Fire burns near the Colorado-Utah border in San Juan County. It began July 10 and ul...
Curtis Booker, KSL.com

Man facing multiple charges in connection with Deer Creek Fire

A 68-year-old man is facing criminal charges for allegedly sparking the Deer Creek Fire in San Juan County over the summer.
10 months ago
(Utah County Fire Department Facebook)...
Devin Oldroyd

Cherry Fire begins near Springville

The Cherry Fire began east of Springville Thursday. Authorities said it has caused evacuations and is continuing to grow.
10 months ago