Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 19 at 5:34PM AKDT until July 20 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 6:34pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Western Kenai Peninsula. This
includes the cities of Homer, Anchor Point, Ninilchik, Clam Gulch,
Kenai, Soldotna, Sterling, Nikiski, Cooper Landing, And Skilak
Lake.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Water levels for the Kenai and
Anchor Rivers are rising and will likely remain elevated through
Tuesday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- 0.75" to 1.25" of rain has fallen across the Western Kenai
Peninsula as of Sunday afternoon. As of 5pm, another band of
moderate to heavy rain is moving north over Southern Cook
Inlet. An additional 0.5" to 1.0" of rain is likely (70-80%)
with a low (10-20%) of up to 1.25" of rain through Monday
evening. The rain will taper off and come to an end from
south to north through the day Monday.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in 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:
SW Kenai Peninsula; NW Kenai Peninsula; Skilak Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender: