Flood Risk

  • West Valley City does not have mountain creeks with uncontrolled snow melt runoff risk.
  • Canals running through the City are fed with controlled releases and do not pose high flood risk from snow melt runoff.
  • The highest flood risk from spring snow melt runoff exists along the Jordan River.
  • Localized thunderstorms present the greatest flood risk throughout the City. Flooding from thunderstorms can happen anywhere.

 Flood Preparation

  • Prepare your home before the storm. Understand how water moves from and through your property. Make sure your yard is graded to direct water away from your home, and toward the street if possible, or grade your yard to store water on your property to prevent flooding your neighbor.
  • Keep gutters and drains clear.
  • Stay informed about weather forecasts and warnings in your area.

Flood Insurance

  • Typical homeowner insurance policies do not cover floods. All property owners should consider purchasing flood insurance, especially if located within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area.

Sandbags

  • Sandbags may be helpful to divert flood waters. 
  • The City may have sand available for residents to use to fill sandbags to anybody concerned about their property. This is available at the Public Works Operations Facility (2805 South 3600 West). Contact Public Works for information on availability.
    • Bring your own sandbags (available at hardware stores).
    • Bring your own shovel.
  • Sandbag info on Salt Lake County Flood Control Website

How Can You Help?

If you see debris blocking neighborhood storm drain inlets, use a rake to clear debris from the inlet and dispose of it properly.

If you see something that needs maintenance, call Public Works to submit a service request 801-965-7452, or submit an online service request.

Do You Need Help?

  • Call Public Works at 801-965-7452 to submit a service request, or submit an online service request.
  • After hours (6 PM - 7 AM and weekends/holidays) if you are in imminent need of assistance call the VECC non-emergency number 801-840-4000 and they can dispatch on-call Public Works employees.