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 rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Southern Inner Channels and Central
Inner Channels. This includes the cities of Gustavus, Juneau,
Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, Wrangell, And Hyder.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from rainfall and snowmelt 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.
Heavy rain falling on the existing snowpack will lead to increased
runoff. Ponding of water may occur where storm drains or culverts
are blocked by ice and snow. Rain falling on the hard pack snow will
lead to icy conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall amounts since the change over from snow have been 1
to 3 inches for Juneau, Gustavus, and Kake, upwards of 3
inches in Petersburg and Wrangell, and lesser amounts so far
in Hyder.
New rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches expected through
Tuesday evening.
- Storm drains should be kept clear of debris and snow 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:
Glacier Bay; City and Borough of Juneau; Petersburg Borough; Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island; City and Borough of Wrangell; City of Hyder
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK