Flood Watch until 12:00PM Saturday
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Including the following area, Matanuska Valley. This includes the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, And Chickaloon.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Saturday morning.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rain is expected to move into the Susitna Valley Thursday morning with prolonged periods of moderate rain expected in the Talkeetna Mountains through Friday afternoon. Rainfall totals of between four and six inches are possible in the Talkeetna Mountains. - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
* AFFECTED AREAS: MATANUSKA 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.
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