Flooding can happen anytime in Salt Lake City, from snowmelt in spring to sudden summer storms or a burst pipe. Beehive Disaster Cleanup has helped many residents and businesses recover from water damage, and we’ve put together this guide to help you prepare. If you need emergency flood services, call us 24/7 at 801-633-6384.
Salt Lake City faces unique flood risks due to its location and weather. Spring snowmelt from the Wasatch Mountains can overflow streams like City Creek or the Jordan River. Summer thunderstorms bring heavy rain that floods low areas near the Great Salt Lake or neighborhoods like Sugar House. Older homes in The Avenues often have pipes that leak or burst, causing indoor floods. Plus, downtown SLC’s paved surfaces limit natural drainage, raising the chance of flash floods.
Knowing these risks can help you get ready before trouble starts.
Know Your Flood Risk: Look at Salt Lake County’s Floodplain Map online to check if your property is near flood-prone spots like Big Cottonwood Creek or the Jordan River. Sign up for weather alerts from the National Weather Service, especially for spring and July-August when floods peak.
Protect Your Property: Raise appliances like water heaters and furnaces above flood level, common in SLC basements. Install a sump pump with a battery backup. Seal cracks in your foundation or basement walls. Clear gutters and storm drains of debris, a frequent issue in older neighborhoods. Keep sandbags on hand if you’re near Mill Creek or similar waterways.
Prepare an Emergency Kit: Gather water (1 gallon per person per day for 3 days), non-perishable food, a flashlight, batteries, a first-aid kit, and blankets. Put insurance papers, IDs, and property records in a waterproof container. Add our contact: Beehive Disaster Cleanup at 801-633-3484.
Insure Your Property: Standard homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover floods. Get a policy through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)—it takes 30 days to start, so don’t wait. Take photos or videos of your belongings and store them online for claims.
Avoid Floodwater: Stay out of flooded streets—6 inches of moving water can knock you over, and 12 inches can carry away a car. This is a risk in places like Rose Park during heavy rain.
Turn Off Power: If water gets in and you can reach the breaker safely, shut off electricity to avoid shocks.
Evacuate if Needed: Listen to Salt Lake City emergency alerts. Move to higher ground, like up Parleys Canyon, if told to leave.
Call for Help: If flooding takes over, contact Beehive Disaster Cleanup at 801-633-3484. We’re Salt Lake City’s 24/7 flood response team, ready to remove water and start restoration.
Assess Safely: Don’t go back home until officials say it’s safe. Watch for downed power lines or gas leaks, common after SLC storms.
Remove Water: For small floods, use a wet/dry vacuum. For bigger jobs, call Beehive Disaster Cleanup for professional water removal.
Dry Everything: Use fans, dehumidifiers, and open windows to stop mold, a problem in Utah’s dry-then-wet climate.
Document Damage: Take pictures of all damage before cleaning up for insurance claims.
Contact Us: Our Salt Lake City team handles flood cleanup, drying, and mold prevention. Call 801-633-3484 for fast help.
Floods don’t wait, and neither do we. Salt Lake City relies on us because we know local flood hotspots like West Valley City and Sandy. We’re available 24/7 with certified pros who use advanced equipment to restore your property quickly and safely. We also work with your insurance to get you the most coverage with the least hassle.
For a free consultation or emergency flood services, call us at 801-633-3484 or visit https://beehivedisastercleanup.com/.