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Could the infamous ‘State Street River’ return following record-breaking snowfall? |
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| | With Utah's recent record-breaking snowfall, coupled with volatile temperatures, many residents throughout the state are preparing for possible flooding. Many who were in Salt Lake City in 1983 can recall the startling sight of a roaring river stretching down several blocks of downtown's State Street. The river was a result of the rapid melting of that winter season's snowpack. Fast forward 40 years, and Salt Lake County flooding and engineering crews have been working to ensure that this piece of Utah's history does not repeat itself. Luckily, Utah’s drainage system has seen much improvement since the flooding in 1983, according to Salt Lake County Emergency Management Director Clint Mecham. But the flood risk in Utah will mainly depend on how quickly the temperature rises in the following weeks, experts say. And if these next few days are any indication, it may be a good idea to stock up on some sandbags — better safe than sorry. |
Read more about the river that once flowed through State Street. |
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