Environment & Outdoors

Flood warnings in hollow park...
Sam Herrera

Salt Lake City experiencing flooding, flood advisory in place

Flooding in Salt Lake City has had crews diverting water away from homes since early Wednesday morning. Parts of 1700 South remains closed.
3 years ago
Twenty homes have been evacuated as a precaution as spring runoff flooded and damaged a road in a K...
Josh Ellis

Kaysville runs out of sandbags, homes evacuated due to flooding concerns, massive road damage

Neighbors were placing rocks and construction boards along their property to try and channel the water to the middle of the road.
3 years ago
flooding...
Curt Gresseth

Salt Lake City mayor talks flooding preparation and prevention

SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall says changes have been made since the 1983 spring runoff that turned downtown State Street into a river.
3 years ago
While people prepare sandbags for all that runoff, Utah water officials are still calling for peopl...
Adam Small

Sandbags and water conservation are both needed in Utah right now

While people prepare sandbags for the spring runoff expected in Utah, officials ask residents to be "conservation aware."
3 years ago
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Murray Parkway Golf Course on Saturday, April 1, 2023....
Leia Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune

Utah golf courses say they’re reducing water use. Some can prove it.

The records received show at least 40 of Utah’s golf courses cut use between 2021 and 2022, despite bone-dry weather conditions.
3 years ago
flood...
Curt Gresseth

Expert shares tips on keeping floodwater away from your home

An expert weighs in on keeping floodwater from entering your home and basement.
3 years ago
Volunteers and city employees fill sand bags due to flooding in Highland on Wednesday, March 15, 20...
Britt Johnson

Utah cleanup crews preparing for flooding, reaching out to other states

One local company is working with cleanup companies in other states to assure they have enough equipment for the expected need.
3 years ago
Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News...
Waverly Golden

What impact does the snowpack have on agriculture?

Utah's snowpack has caused major challenges for livestock farmers across the state. One farmer reported losing animals worth around $10,000 due to wet and cold conditions. 
3 years ago
trees are pictured with snow on them and the ground, the snow might impact memorial day fun...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Snowpack may dampen Memorial Day recreational plans

Many people in Utah may have to scrap Memorial Day plans due to the snowpack, which is causing many roads and trails to be inaccessible.
3 years ago
a car drives in big cottonwood canyon, which closed today because of avalanche danger...
Michael Houck

Cottonwood canyons partially closed for several days for avalanche control

Both Cottonwood canyons will experience some amount of closures for the next few days due to avalanche hazards.
3 years ago
The Cottonwood Heights fire department discovered a flooding storm water box early Monday morning a...
Simone Seikaly

Clogged storm box leads to early morning water overflow on Wasatch Blvd.

Paul Brenneman with Cottonwood Heights Police told KSL the storm drain was plugged with mud, which lead to the overflow.
3 years ago
avalanches...
SHELBY LOFTON KSLTV.com

Avalanche warning issued for northern Utah mountains and foothills

Forecasters warn people living in the foothills of the Wasatch Front and Tooele, Cache and Ogden valleys to stay weather aware.
3 years ago
spencer cox is pictured, he just signed a bill about domestic violence lethality assessments...
Ben Winslow, Fox 13

Utah in ‘uncharted territory’ with record-breaking snow, Cox warns

As snowstorms continue to hit Utah, Governor Spencer Cox warned counties to prepare for the potential for flooding.
3 years ago
Avalanche Warning in Cottonwood Canyons...
Waverly Golden

Wet slide temporarily closes Big Cottonwood Canyon

Big Cottonwood Canyon experiences temporary closures due to a small wet slide.
3 years ago
Ski patrol crews are searching the Chickadee run at Snowbird Ski Resort after an avalanche there. V...
Lindsay Aerts

Why are the Cottonwood canyons so prone to avalanches?

The avalanche risk in the Cottonwood canyons is unique compared to other canyons in terms of avalanche risk, and this winter's snowpack is adding to that.
3 years ago
Park city trees...
Mark Jones

Allergy season is delayed by winter season, but it’s still coming

Now that the winter season appears to be in the rearview mirror, allergy season, while delayed, is quickly approaching.
3 years ago
flood...
Lindsay Aerts

Groundwater flooding could impact Utahns living near mountains

Some neighbors near the mountains in Ogden are already dealing with groundwater flooding.
3 years ago
Snow in Big Cottonwood Canyon...
Waverly Golden

Water released from reservoirs in preparation for spring runoff

With record-breaking snow comes spring runoff, and local water districts are preparing for potential flooding by releasing water from reservoirs.
3 years ago
salt lake bees fans come back to smiths ballpark...
Mark Jackson

Ballpark residents hear from county officials on potential flooding

Residents in the Ballpark neighborhood had their concerns heard by ciy officials regarding possible flooding this spring.
3 years ago
Utah has been pounded with snow....
Aubri Wuthrich

Looking back at Utah’s record-breaking winter in pictures

Utah has been pounded with snow this season. While it is good for some things, it is hard in other aspects.
3 years ago
Bear Lake's levels could rise up to ten feet due to massive snowfall this winter....
MIKE ANDERSON, KSL-TV

Bear Lake expected to rise 8-10 feet this summer

It is estimated that Bear Lake's lake level will rise up to 10 feet this summer helping the lake recover from drought.
3 years ago
LCC is open until 9 a.m. on April 7, 2023 to let people out who have been stuck due to interlodge. ...
Amie Schaeffer

Little Cottonwood Canyon open until 9 a.m.

Little Cottonwood Canyon opens for a short window to let people out of the canyon that have been in in interlodge for several days.
3 years ago
roof avalanche...
Mark Jones

Roof on building in Cache County collapses for second time in a month

A building in Cache County has had a portion of its roof collapse for the second time in a month Thursday. No injuries were reported.
3 years ago
Mike McComb loads sand bags in his truck at the Salt Lake County Public Works Operations Division i...
Devin Oldroyd

Getting sandbags for flood preparation, what to know

Utahns need to be prepared for spring runoff. Rest easy knowing that it's not too late to get sandbags, as several city offices are still offering them.
3 years ago