Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 10:01PM AKDT until July 22 at 10:00AM 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, Western Kenai Peninsula. This
includes the cities of Homer, Anchor Point, Ninilchik, Clam Gulch,
Kenai, Soldotna, Sterling, And Nikiski.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning.
* 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 remain elevated from the previous rain event and
will likely rise again during this next rain event.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain is expected to develop south to north across the western
Kenai Peninsula by late Tuesday morning and continue through
early Wednesday morning before tapering off. 0.75" to 1.25"
of rain is likely (70-80%) with this system with a low chance
(20%) for amounts greater than 1.25" around Anchor Point and
the Homer Bluffs. The highest rainfall amounts are expected
from Ninilchik south to Homer. For the Kenai area, rainfall
amounts around 0.4" to 0.7" are likely (70-80%).
- 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
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