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Ed Yeates ReportingIsolated flooding is still popping up across the Wasatch Front, but most of it is coming from clogged culverts as streams and rivers pick up speed.
Mike McCloskey was carrying his groceries across flooding waters to his home in Emigration Canyon today because a big dislodged tree stump has clogged a culvert there.
"Not since 1983, my neighbor tells me, is the last time it came over."
Even though the backed up water didn't get into any homes, it cuts across driveways, lawns and yards and has torn out stone walls. County Flood Control says it may take a while to remove the stump.
Mike McCloskey, Emigration Canyon Resident: "They say they're going to have to wait until the water subsides. It could be a week or more. County flood control says there is really nothing they can do. So, it's kind of sad, but the water has subsided a lot since last night. It was really, really bad last night."
Some rivers, like the Ogden River, are flowing at almost capacity, not because of runoff, but because - in this case - Pineview is letting water out to make room for the big stuff.
Again, with reservoirs right now letting water out so more can come in, parents are advised not to let small children play near the river banks. Over the several weeks, rivers will be running fast and furious, so be careful.
Meanwhile, residents like those living in Emigration Canyon say dejavu with a sense of humor.
Reporter: "This doesn't change your mind about living up here, I guess?"
It could get worse, but then again, this might be it.
