Sirens Save Lives as Flood Rages | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 1m

Flood sirens along the Guadalupe River saved lives this week when a rapid flood surged 35 feet in just four hours—evacuations were possible thanks to the new warning system, a direct response to last year’s deadly flood that claimed 119 lives. Though one siren had a 10-minute delay, officials hailed the system as a success, with camps and a local recovery group helping deploy the loud, unmistakable air raid-style alerts. Upgrades are in the works, including wireless activation between towers, pending federal approval, to deliver even earlier warnings and better protect communities ahead…