Utah's flood danger may be over as snowpack nearly melted out

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With Utah's snowpack nearly melted out following the record-breaking winter, the state's flood concerns may be over

SALT LAKE CITY — While it's never safe to completely let one's guard down, it appears the majority of Utah's flooding concerns following this winter's record-breaking snowfall are now a thing of the past.

According to the report, as of June 1 there was an average of 3.1 inches of snow water equivalent , the data which determines how much water the snowpack contains, remaining in the mountains. Comparatively, there was 0.8 inches left at the same time in 2022. Utah set the state's record for largest ever snowpack in March with 26.1 inches of SWE, raising concerns for massive flooding issues as warmer temperatures arrived and melted the snow. Many looked upon the 1983 floods that inundated downtown Salt Lake City streets with water as an example of the possibilities that existed.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service noted the 1983 flooding in its report, saying that while this year's snowmelt was similar to four decades ago, improved infrastructure and planning led to low flooding impact in 2023.

 

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