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MEDIA CONTACT

Hollie Brown
Utah Geological Survey
holliebrown@utah.gov
801-243-9466

Wade Mathews
Utah Division of Emergency Management
wmathews@utah.gov
801-834-9741

Payson Canyon Flooding/Road Failure, Utah County

Updated June 5, 2023

A massive flooding event and subsequent road failure occurred May 20, 2023, on Nebo Loop Road in Payson Canyon near the Peter Wimward Reservoir Road turnoff. The flooding that caused the road failure was due to melting snowpack along the right flank of a large landslide complex.

Size: 200 feet wide

Special Conditions: Excessive flooding due to melting snowpack along a landslide complex.

Damages: The road has completely failed due to flooding and landslides, and will be closed until major repairs are completed.

Status: Active

Check out drone footage of these landslides below!

View updated photos and road condition updates at 2KUTV News!

MEDIA CONTACT

Hollie Brown
Utah Geological Survey
holliebrown@utah.gov
801-243-9466

Wade Mathews
Utah Division of Emergency Management
wmathews@utah.gov
801-834-9741

Emergency Information and Resources

If you suspect active landslide movement, evacuate and contact your local fire, police, emergency manager, or public works department. If conditions pose an immediate threat to life or limb, call 9-1-1. Preparedness information can be found at Be Ready Utah.