Holladay declares state of emergency due to ‘imminent risk’ of flooding

Minor flooding is expected to start near Big Cottonwood Creek on Monday.

(Rick Bowmer | AP Photo) Big Cottonwood Creek, in Big Cottonwood Canyon, experiences high flows on Monday, June 10, 2019. Holladay officials declared a state of emergency on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, citing an “imminent risk” of localized flooding as warmer temperatures accelerate Big Cottonwood Canyon snowmelt.

Holladay declares state of emergency due to ‘imminent risk’ of flooding

Minor flooding is expected to start near Big Cottonwood Creek on Monday.

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