SLC Intranet Quick Find Mayor City Council Online City Hall City Departments Business Center Info Center Citizen Participation What to do in SLC Winter Olympics Airport Police Department Fire Department Calendar Public Notices Floods and Flooding Floods are the most common and widespread of all natural hazards. Some floods develop over a period of days, but flash floods can result in raging waters in just a few minutes. Flash floods carry a deadly cargo of rocks, mud, other debris and in some instances dangerous bacteria.
Floods can occur without any visible rainfall.
Mudslides are another danger created by flooding. Be aware of flood hazards, especially if you live in a low-lying area, near water or downstream from a dam. Even very small streams, gullies, creeks, culverts, dry streambeds or low-lying ground that appear harmless in dry weather can flood. Every state is at risk from this hazard. Stay tuned to NOAA radio or commercial radio or television for additional information.