Alaska Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 10/04/2026 08:38

Heavy rain overnight into this morning has led to a rise in Montana Creek. The creek is expected to crest this morning then fall back below minor flood by this afternoon as rain rates lower. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Montana Creek near areas near the low water crossing on Montana Creek Road and near Back Loop Road at the Montana Creek bridge. * WHEN...Until 1045 AM AKDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 738 AM AKDT, river gauge reports indicate rises in water levels from heavy rain across the advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, especially near Montana Creek. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible. - For Montana Creek at Back Loop Bridge: At 7:00am the stage was 14.5 feet. Flood Stage is 14.5 feet. A crest approximately 14.8 feet is expected. Impacts: At 14.5 feet: Water begins flowing over the low water crossing on Montana Creek Road. Bankfull conditions at the gauge with water starting to inundate adjacent undeveloped fields along Mendenhall Loop Road.