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City of Whittier
Thursday January 23rd, 2025 :: 01:07 p.m. AKST

Community

Flood Watch until 09:00AM Monday

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 continues to be 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...From Friday morning through Monday morning.

* 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

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