Headline:
Flood Watch issued December 3 at 2:29PM AKST until December 3 at 11:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 3, 2024 - 3:29pm
Expires:
December 4, 2024 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Prince of Wales and Southern Inner
Channels. This includes the cities of Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg,
Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations.
Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
heavy rain. Flooding may occur in poor drainage areas.
Emergency Managers report that a small slide occurred sometime late
Sunday night near Carlanna Creek in Ketchikan. Officials request
that you immediately call in any unusual activity on hillsides.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall amounts over the southern panhandle Sunday through
Tuesday afternoon have been 4 to 8 inches with localized
amounts of around 10 inches in the Ketchikan area.
New additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches with
localized amounts of up to 3 inches are expected through
Tuesday evening.
Strong wind gusts of around 45 mph are also possible during
this timeframe.
- Storm drains should be kept clear of debris as much as possible.
Instruction:
Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Area Description:
Prince of Wales Island; Ketchikan Gateway Borough; Annette Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK