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Utah Residents Marvel at Extensive Street Flooding in Orem
Significant street flooding astonished local residents in northern Utah on Tuesday, August 13, after a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the area. Footage captured by Brooke Lee shows the flooding in Orem, Utah, on Tuesday. More than an inch of rain fell in Orem over the course of three days, the National Weather Service said. Flooding of roads and basements was widespread, according to local media. The Utah Department of Transportation also reported road closures in the area. 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: Brooke Lee via Storyful