Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 3 at 10:30PM AKST until December 4 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 3, 2024 - 11:30pm
Expires:
December 4, 2024 - 7:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues.
* WHERE...Montana Creek Near Areas Around The Low Water Crossing On
Montana Creek Road And Near Back Loop Road At The Montana Creek
Bridge.
* WHEN...Until 900 AM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1025 PM AKST, river gauge reports indicate rises in water
levels from rain and snowmelt are causing minor flooding.
This is causing minor flooding from overflow of poor drainage
areas, especially near Montana Creek. Between 2.5 and 3.5
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of
0.5 to 1 inch are possible.
- For Montana Creek at Back Loop Bridge:
At 9:00pm the stage was 15.5 feet.
Flood Stage is 14.5 feet.
Impacts:
At 14.5 feet: Water begins flowing over the low water
crossing on Montana Creek Road. Bankfull conditions at the
gauge with water starting to inundate adjacent undeveloped
fields along Mendenhall Loop Road.
At 15.5 feet: Up to one half foot of water will flow over the
low water crossing on Montana Creek Road after the community
gardens. Water will approach and begin to inundate yards of
residences along the Northwest side of Mendenhall Loop Road.
Instruction:
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Area Description:
City and Borough of Juneau
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK