Flood Watch until 03:00PM Tuesday
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Small streams draining the Talkeetna Mountains including Willow Creek, Little Susitna River and other small rivers.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks to minor flood stage. Water levels along larger rivers are expected to remain below bankfull.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rain is expected to move into the Mat-Su Valleys this afternoon with prolonged periods of moderate rain expected in the Talkeetna Mountains through Tuesday Morning. Rainfall totals of between two and four inches are possible. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: MATANUSKA VALLEY ... SUSITNA VALLEY
Instructions:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Persons living along streams should stay alert and be prepared to take action if a warning or advisory is issued, or flooding is observed. Backcountry travelers in the area should exercise caution and monitor river levels.
Address/Location
City of Whittier
PO Box 608
Whittier, AK 99693
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-472-2340
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Watch