Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 9:11PM AKDT until July 21 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 10:11pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Seward.
* WHEN...From early Sunday morning through Tuesday 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...
- A long duration rain event coinciding with an atmospheric
river of moisture moving over the southern Kenai Peninsula
will result in moderate to heavy rain for Seward Saturday
evening through Monday night. 3 to 5 inches of rain is likely
(70-80%) with a low chance (20%) of up to 6 inches of rain
for this event. The heaviest rain will likely occur between
Sunday morning and Monday morning, with the bulk of the rain
falling during this time period.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in, or recreating near, areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Area Description:
Southern Kenai Mtns
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender: