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
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Hyrum Dam might be too outdated to handle record runoff water, officials say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
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
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
Becky Bruce
Assume any flood water you see is contaminated, Utah officials say
The chance for contaminated flood water in Utah comes from the strain that flooding puts on infrastructure.3 years ago
SHARA PARK KSLTV.com
National Weather Service issues flood warning for Emigration Creek
The National Weather Service to issue a flood warning through Thursday as Emigration Creek swelled and jumped it's bed.3 years ago
Adam Small
Record snowpack helping produce more efficient spring runoff
This year's record snow pack helped Utah's soil saturation levels which will help water from the spring runoff absorb in the soil.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Parks are flooding but it is by design
Many parks and fields are filling up with water from the spring runoff. Salt Lake County designed over 30 detention basins to catch overflow.3 years ago
Adam Small
Utah flooding risk rising, right along with the temperatures
High temperatures are expected to reach into the 70s and 80s through the weekend and next week in Utah, adding to the flooding risk.3 years ago
Adam Small
Weather warmup on the way, eyes again on Utah waterways
The Utah weather warmup looks like this -- 70-degree days Thursday and Saturday, and 80-degree days starting Sunday.3 years ago
Mike Anderson
How surveillance cameras will help respond to potential flood areas
The surveillance cameras are solar-powered, which makes it relatively easy to get more eyes on potential flood conditions.3 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
How to be better prepared for short and long term evacuations
"It's important to plan ahead, " Wade Mathews from Be Ready Utah said. "But our evacuation steps are going to depend on how much time we have."3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
KSL weather guru talks about trigger behind two Draper homes sliding down cliff
KSL Chief Meteorologist Kevin Eubank joins the show to talk about what triggered the landslide the destroyed two homes in Draper on Saturday.3 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
What are the optimal temperatures in Utah to minimize flooding?
SALT LAKE CITY — To minimize flooding, the experts say the weather needs to switch between hot and cold. But, has the most recent cold spell lasted too long? Every day that passes the closer we get to consistently hot weather said KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson. He also said that’s exactly what Utah doesn’t need […]3 years ago
Dan Bammes
Draper mayor blames building procedures for home collapses
Draper Mayor Troy Walker told KSL NewsRadio the homes were built on "engineered fill" that failed to support the weight of the houses.3 years ago
