Headline:
Flood Advisory issued January 7 at 12:46PM AKST until January 9 at 12:30PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 7, 2025 - 1:46pm
Expires:
January 9, 2025 - 1:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected.
* WHERE...the Anchor River near Anchor Point Road Downstream Of The
Old Sterling Highway And The Anchor River State Recreation Area.
* WHEN...Until 1230 PM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1235 PM AKST, Emergency management reported an ice jam on
the Anchor River near Anchor Point Road downstream of the Old
Sterling Highway. Impounding water due to the ice jam will
cause rapid river rises upstream. Minor flooding has been
observed in the low laying areas between the Old Sterling
Highway and Ann Road.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Area Description:
Western Kenai Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK