Floodwaters Submerge Northern Utah After Storms

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14 August 2024 at 1:07 pm

Floodwaters submerged northern Utah on Tuesday, August 13, after days of severe storms brought heavy rainfall to the region.

Footage captured by Ken Fullerton shows flooded streets between Orem and Lindon in Utah on Tuesday. Severe thunderstorms hit the region on Monday and Tuesday, bringing heavy winds, hail, and intense rainfall.

According to a local news report, Orem residents of all ages were pushing water down storm drains to clear the flooded streets on Tuesday. Credit: Ken Fullerton via Storyful

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