Flood Watch until 06:00PM Saturday 
An atmospheric river will impact Southcentral beginning Friday. Warmer temperatures will keep precipitation as mostly rainfall in lower elevations. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected for most of Southcentral through Sunday.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Anchorage, East Turnagain Arm, Matanuska Valley, Northeast Prince William Sound, Southeast Prince William Sound, Susitna Valley, Western Kenai Peninsula and Western Prince William Sound. This includes the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, Eklutna, Girdwood, Portage, Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, Chickaloon, Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, Cooper Landing, Whittier, Seward, Moose Pass, Valdez, Thompson Pass, Cordova, Talkeetna, And Willow.
* WHEN...Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Expect 1 to 2.5 inches of rainfall for Western Kenai, Anchorage, and the Matanuska Valley through Sunday with greater accumulations at higher elevations. 2 to 5 inches are expected in the Susitna Valley and 2 to 6 inches are expected in the Eastern Kenai Peninsula and Prince William Sound. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - Storm drains should be kept clear of debris as much as possible.
* AFFECTED AREAS: ANCHORAGE ... EAST TURNAGAIN ARM ... MATANUSKA VALLEY ... WESTERN KENAI PENINSULA ... WESTERN PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND ... NORTHEAST PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND ... SOUTHEAST PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND ... 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.
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