All articles tagged with #emigration creek
A flood advisory has been issued for Emigration Creek in Salt Lake City's east bench due to heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to stay away from the creek and to avoid driving through flooded areas.
After a winter of record-breaking snow, Utah is experiencing flooding in several areas. The damage has been limited so far, but residents are preparing for more water in the coming weeks. Photos and videos show people working to protect their homes with sandbags and diverting the rising flow of Emigration Creek through Wasatch Hollow Park. Flooding has also been reported in Kaysville and Emigration Canyon, where a mudslide blocked a lane of traffic. Officials say a cooldown on Thursday should bring some relief.
Dozens of residents were forced to evacuate their homes as Emigration Creek overflowed due to heavy rainfall in Salt Lake County. Emergency responders were on the scene to assist with the evacuation and provide aid to those affected by the flooding.