Utah Food Bank Faces Holiday Demand Amid Flooding
Flooding in southern Utah is disrupting food pantries as holiday demand for assistance rises across the state.
Live Poll
Would you give more to local food banks this holiday season?
Utah Weather and Disaster News
Coverage of weather and disaster in Utah focuses on emergency response, recovery efforts, environmental conditions and public safety. Reporting tracks evolving threats across the state, from heat waves to flood and wildfire events.
Forecasts
Live Poll
Would you still swim or boat in a lake under a harmful algal bloom danger advisory?
Panguitch Lake Under Danger Advisory for Toxic Algae
Utah environmental officials warn visitors to avoid swimming, boating, and drinking water at the lake after toxin levels reached danger levels.
Emergency Response
Redtail Air Flies Supplies to Isolated Utah Towns
Pilots are collecting donated supplies to deliver to communities in southeastern Utah cut off by washed-out roads and rising rivers.
Current Conditions
Live Poll
Do you think your area's weather is getting more dangerous lately?
Utah Soil Moisture Hits Record High for Season
A storm system and a record-wet October pushed statewide soil moisture to levels not seen for this time of year.
Severe Weather
Live Poll
Is your local area sufficiently prepared for the risk of severe wildfires?
Utah Experienced Most Severe Wildfire Season Since 2007
Over 500,000 acres burned across the state in 2026, marking the worst fire season in nearly two decades.
Natural Disasters
Live Poll
Do you believe wildfire safety measures are becoming more effective in your area?
Utah Wildfires Burn Nearly 561,000 Acres in 2026
State crews responded to more than 1,200 wildfire incidents throughout the year.
Day to day, that means reporting on incident management, the activation of emergency services, long-term infrastructure recovery and warnings issued to the public. Coverage extends across every region of the state, from the high desert to the mountain ranges. Seasonal shifts in precipitation and temperature create distinct risks that determine where and when authorities focus their resources. Rapid changes in landscape conditions often trigger the most significant and time-sensitive alerts for the population.