Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 15 at 6:09PM AKDT until October 16 at 6:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 15, 2026 - 7:09pm
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
Heavy rain has fallen in and around Ketchikan through this afternoon
and will continue into tonight. An additional 1 to 3 inches is
expected by daybreak Friday. Reports of flooding and minor slides
have been observed.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...In and around Ketchikan.
* WHEN...Until 600 AM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Possible isolated landslides in areas of steep
terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 559 PM AKDT, emergency management reported minor flooding and
minor slides in and around Ketchikan. Minor flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly, especially near streams, rivers,
and low-lying areas in and around Ketchikan. Between 1.5 and 3
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to
3 inches are possible.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ketchikan, Saxman and Ward Cove.
Instruction:
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
The ongoing rains could swamp boats. Mariners should check their
vessels immediately.
All residents on or near mountain slopes should be prepared for
possible landslides.
Area Description:
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov