When Water Is Spreading in Draper
A storm that drops two inches of rain in an hour can flood a hillside basement faster than any pump set. Call at any hour. A Draper call can be met by a crew the same day if one is free, though we promise no arrival time.
Close the main valve, stay out of water near the panel, and move valuables up.
Foothill Neighborhoods: Debris Flow and Cloudbursts
Draper's Hazard Mitigation annex records the risks. Post-fire mudslides hit the Corner Canyon area near Bear Mountain Drive in June 2009, and mudflows came down foothill drainages along Springdale Way in 2011. On April 22, 2023 a landslide slid two homes.
On August 3, 2023 more than two inches of rain fell in about an hour, with flooding, landslides and a road collapse. The city reported about 5.5 million dollars in damage. Steep eastern and southern foothills have moderate landslide susceptibility, and some areas near SunCrest are high.
If foothill runoff reaches your basement, the water is Category 3. See flood damage restoration, and call fast. The first call after an event like that goes to emergency water removal.
Around-the-clock dispatch
Emergency dispatch for Draper is available around the clock.
ZIP code served
ZIP 84020 is Draper's ZIP, and City Hall on Pioneer Road uses it.
Two water systems
Draper City buys water from the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, and WaterPro/Draper Irrigation provides secondary water.
Sewer
The South Valley Sewer District serves properties inside its boundaries.
Which Water System Is Yours?
Draper has two water providers, and the city has a Utility Services App that tells you which one serves an address. After-hours emergency lines are listed on the city's water page.
Knowing which system a broken line belongs to saves time. Secondary water is typically on by April 15 and off around October 15, so a spring leak outdoors is more likely to be irrigation.
Historic Fort Street and Corner Canyon
Draper's historic sites include the Day Dairy Barn, Draper Park School and homes on Fort Street built between 1861 and 1898. Old masonry and old plaster take water slowly.
Corner Canyon Park and Ballard Arena sit on the foothill edge, and the SunCrest area has open space protected by easements. Homes near those edges are close to drainages.
If Water Is Still Spreading in Draper
Follow these steps in order unless one puts you near a live circuit.
Stop the source
Close the main valve, and the secondary water valve if the water is from outside.
Mind the panel
If water is near outlets or the panel, stay out and call the utility or 911.
Lift and move
Raise valuables above the water.
Photograph
Document the damage first.
Permits and Geotechnical Reports
Draper's Building Division takes permits through an online portal. A geotechnical report is required before a new-home permit, because of the foothill geology. For a repair, ask the division whether you need a permit.
If the damage came from a landslide or debris flow, ask about geotechnical review before rebuilding.
| Situation | Start with |
|---|---|
| Hillside runoff into a basement | Flood damage restoration |
| Burst pipe with standing water | Emergency water removal |
| Wet wall found later | Water mitigation |
| Ceiling damage | Water damage repair |
Cost depends on the loss
In Draper, flooding versus a supply leak, the area wet and the drying days set the price. We explain scope and price before work starts. Flood damage is usually excluded from homeowners policies, so ask your insurer.
Call (385) 988-9410Draper Local Notes
FEMA records in the annex show 37 structures exposed to the 1 percent annual chance flood and 21 active flood policies. Parts of the Bear Canyon neighborhood encroach on the natural floodplain.
Nearby service areas include Pleasant Grove and American Fork.
Source types: Draper City hazard mitigation annex, water and storm water pages, building division page, and U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.
Common Questions
Draper is served under ZIP 84020. Call if your address uses a different ZIP, and ask.
Yes. Someone answers 24/7, and same-day response is available if a crew is free.
Yes. The city's records show mudflows and heavy rain events. Stay out of the water, and call.
Draper City or WaterPro/Draper Irrigation, depending on the address. The city's Utility Services App tells you.