Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 10:01PM AKDT until July 23 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 11:01pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Susitna Valley and Hatcher Pass. This
includes the cities of Skwentna, Willow, Talkeetna, Trapper Creek,
Petersville, and Chulitna.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.
* 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. Low-water
crossings may be flooded. Area rivers, creeks, and streams are
elevated from the previous rain event and will likely rise again
during these next rain events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Two additional storm systems will bring rain to the Susitna
Valley, the first Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning
and the second Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.
0.50" to 1" of rain is likely (70-80%) with the first event
with an additional 1.0" to 2.5" of rain likely (70-80%) with
the second event. The track of both systems will favor the
highest rainfall totals over the northern and eastern
Susitna, along the Talkeetna Mountains. As a result, fast
responding rivers and streams along and east of the Parks
Highway may be more susceptible to flooding with this event.
- 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:
Hatcher Pass; Western Susitna Valley; Southern Susitna Valley; Central Susitna Valley; Northern Susitna Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
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