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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

Riverdale South Weber Drive Landslide, Weber County

Updated May 17, 2023

A landslide occurred near South Weber Drive in Riverdale, Weber County, on May 11, 2023, and was reported by UGS Geologist Keilee Higgs. Landslide debris covered the road temporarily and was cleaned up. A broken pipe from a secondary water supply for Riverview Estates Mobile Home Park may have contributed to the landslide.

Landslide Type: Debris flow
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Size: Length of a handball court (130 ft).

Special Conditions: Mud to gravel river-terrace deposits present.

Damages: Ground cracks formed behind and in the asphalt in front of storage sheds, and South Weber Drive was temporarily closed.

Status: Stable

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.