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Rose Park Neighborhood Flooding

Rose Park Neighborhood Flooding

Date Started
10/03/2025

Location
Rose Park Neighborhood, 2000 West and 800 North

Last Updated
10/17/2025

Incident Resources

Cause
Severe rainfall

Incident Management Team
SLC Department of Public Utilities, SLC Emergency Management

Affected Area

Overview

A severe weather event began Friday, Oct. 3 and persisted into Oct. 4, with approximately two and a half inches of rain falling during a 14-hour period. National Weather Service reports indicate this was the most rainfall received in a day in more than 124 years. This severe weather event caused localized flooding and damage to public and private property in the Rose Park neighborhood near 2000 West and 800 North.

Incident Resources

Utility Information

Sandbag Disposal

Property Damage Documentation

Avoid Scams

Waste and Debris Disposal

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Additional resources on flood readiness and flood insurance:

Be Ready Utah

Flood Smart

Utility Information

Electric Utility

If residents are experiencing power outages or issues, visit Rocky Mountain Power’s website. This website contains information as well as contact details should residents need further follow-up.  Private contractors may be necessary for interior electrical issues.

Natural Gas Utility

Enbridge recommends people contact licensed plumbers or contractors to evaluate the appliance. Visit the Enbridge website for more information or contact them at 800-323-5517.  Enbridge will not re-light gas appliance (water heater, furnace, etc.) that have been exposed to water. Private contractors may be necessary for interior natural gas issues.

Water, Sewer, Storm drain Utilities

If you are experiencing issues with water, sewer, or storm drain, please contact Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities Customer Service at (801) 483-6900. Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities can make an initial assessment. Private contractors may be necessary for interior water and Sewer issues.

Property Damage Documentation

Ensure all damaged property is thoroughly documented and itemized before disposal. This is essential for filing an insurance claim.

Waste and Debris Disposal

Salt Lake City Sustainability: Call2Haul 

LDS stake volunteers placed dumpsters in the affected area on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Please use the dumpsters to dispose of non-hazardous waste such as drywall, carpet/pad, household furnishings and other general waste.  

Place recyclable items at the curb.  

  • Furnaces 
  • Water heaters 
  • Mattresses 
  • Metal 
  • Tires and  
  • Electronic waste (computers, televisions)  

Salt Lake City’s Call2Haul service will collect these items once dumpsters have been removed from homes located in the highlighted areas of this map. There’s no need to call and schedule. Streets eligible for pickup include highlighted areas of Sir Phillip Drive, Sir Michael Drive, 800 North and 900 North. Call 801-535-6953 with specific questions.   

Household Hazardous Waste  

The Salt Lake County Health Department will pick up household hazardous waste in the affected area. Please place these items, including what’s listed below, at the curb for collection. Please do not place any of these items in dumpsters or with Call2Haul materials. 

  • Fuels 
  • Paint  
  • Pesticides 
  • Yard care chemicals 
  • Cleaning supplies  
  • Batteries  
  • Cooking oil  
  • Automotive fluids and products  
  • Aerosols  
  • Fluorescent light bulbs  
  • Devices that contain mercury  

 If you have questions, please contact Salt Lake County Health Department at 385-468-4380. 

Sandbag Disposal

Please stack your sandbags on the park strip. Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities will pick them up in the near future.

Avoid Scams

The Consumer Protection Bureau offers information on how to avoid scams and fraud after a disaster.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can I get assistance?

If you were affected by flooding on October 4th, please fill out the self-report damage form from Salt Lake County Emergency Management. This information may be used to identify potential avenues for assistance.

How do I find and pay for a private contractor?

We recommend that you look for licensed and insured contractors. There are a variety of tools available from simple web searches to apps that connect people with contractors. In addition, homeowners’ insurance may be able to provide some guidance.

How do I get my utilities back up and running?

Refer to the Utility sections above.

For further questions, contact Salt Lake City Emergency Management at 801-251-6730.  

Contact Information

SLC Department of Public Utilities

Email: [email protected]

Customer Service: (801) 483-6900

Report Emergency: (801) 483-6700

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