Carter Williams, KSL.com
Record snowpack likely adds 2 years to Great Salt Lake’s long-term outlook, experts say
When taking into account the typical summer loss, he projects that the lake will be about 4,192.5 feet to 4,193 feet by the end of the year, close to current levels.3 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL-TV
Flood warning in place for South Fork of Ogden River as water levels expected to peak
The South Fork of the Ogden River has begun overflowing onto fields and making its way toward Pineview Reservoir.3 years ago
Mark Jones
No Mow May: Harm or help to your yard? An expert weighs in
An online movement called No Mow May is encouraging homeowners to not cut their yard in May. Experts are saying that may not be a good idea.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utahns breath sigh of relief on major flood risk, for now
Some relief is here when it comes to flood risk with cooler temperatures expected over the next week. But Utah's rivers are certainly not out of the woods.3 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL-TV
Provo Fire and Rescue practices swift water rescue techniques in Provo River
Provo Fire and Rescue practiced various swift water rescue techniques at the mouth of Provo Canyon amid the high runoff.3 years ago
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV
Salt Lake City crews trade in desk work for 24/7 flood watch
The crews come from the Salt Lake City Public Utilities department and are usually working office jobs not walking along river banks.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Emigration Creek residents get sandbagging help from pair of missionaries
A pair of missionaries have been helping people living in Emigration Canyon with sandbagging duties.3 years ago
Aubri Wuthrich
Be Ready Utah created in 2006, due to flooding
Be Ready Utah was created back in 2006 for flood control in St. George, now it proves to be more useful than ever with recent flooding.3 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Record-breaking water levels have been both a blessing and curse for Utah farmers
SALT LAKE CITY — This year’s high levels of spring runoff has been both a blessing and a curse for Utah farmers. Our record-breaking water levels have made the ground too wet for many farmers to start spring planting. “I think with blessings sometimes come trials,” says farmer Laura Holmgren. We’ve just had to compact two […]3 years ago
Ben Winslow, FOX 13
Strawberries in the Desert: From drip irrigation to vertical gardens, Utah officials learn how Israel does more with less water
The delegation walked into a greenhouse where plump, ripe strawberries were growing in the middle of the Negev Desert.3 years ago
MIKE ANDERSON, KSL-TV
Hyrum Dam might be too outdated to handle record runoff water, officials say
The Hyrum Dam is nearly 90 years old causing officials to worry that the dam is not strong enough to deal with the record runoff.3 years ago
Waverly Golden
Utah leaders look to Israel for water management and solutions
Utah lawmakers and elected officials recently took a trip to Isreal to see how the country effectively manages and creates water solutions to apply to Utah's ongoing drought.3 years ago
Peter Johnston
UDOT crews prepare for roadway problems as water overflows
Overflowing rivers and streams can cause a lot of roadway problems but UDOT's John Gleason says his team and equipment are ready.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Sandy resident builds retention wall to keep possible flooding at bay
SANDY, Utah — Some of the people preparing for possible flooding in Utah live along Little Willow Creek in Sandy, and our news partners at KSL TV were the first to report that one of these residents took a bigger step than placing sandbags along the creek and hoping for the best. After KSL TV’s […]3 years ago
Adam Small
Flood warnings still in effect across Utah as snowmelt accelerates
Areas across Utah are under flood watch or flood warning from the National Weather Service, and people are advised to steer clear of water.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Warmer temperatures bring added concern over flooding
A BYU professor joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to talk about the risk of additional flooding from the recent warmer temperatures.3 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Crews back to work preventing major flooding at Emigration Creek
Emigration Creek is running high again Monday. Crews are working to avoid flooding down 1700 S. like we had in April. Crews will remain on the scene.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Extra warm three-day temperatures is recipe for extra spring runoff
Record level temperatures are expected Monday and it will be extra warm through Wednesday in Utah. Similarly, it's warm in the mountains and not cooling enough to slow the spring runoff overnight.3 years ago
Waverly Golden
National Weather Service issues multiple flood warnings across Utah
The warnings covered Thistle Creek, Weber River at Plain City, the South Fork of the Ogden River near Huntsville, and the Sevier River near Hatch.3 years ago
Adam Small
Ruth’s Diner in Emigration Canyon remains open, despite flooding
Ruth's Diner in Emigration Canyon has begun to experience some flooding, however, they remain open to the public.3 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Spring runoff feeding fire fuel, but well-placed rain showers will help
Water flowing down the mountains is bringing grasses and vegetation to life. Eventually, these grasses will dry out and create a fire risk.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Despite flooding, Garden City thankful for the ice still on Bear Lake
Despite issuing a state of emergency due to flooding, Mayor Mike Leonhardt told KSL hat things in Garden City could be worse.3 years ago
Josh Ellis
Flood watches and advisories in effect across Utah; US 89 closed at US 6/Thistle Junction
SALT LAKE CITY — A flood warning has been issued for Emigration Creek in Salt Lake City as U.S. Highway 89 was closed at the U.S. 6 junction in Spanish Fork Canyon due to flooding along Thistle Creek Monday morning. Road closures The Utah Highway Patrol said U.S. 89 is closed between the U.S. 6/Thistle […]3 years ago
