Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/15/2026 15:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 15 at 2:42PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 15, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires: 
October 15, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description: 
A series of fronts will bring multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to the area. The first ongoing front is expected to bring a total of 0.75 to 1.25 inches of rain to the Juneau area by this evening, with the second round of heavy rain bringing an additional 1.5 to 2.5 inches through tonight. Localized higher amounts are possible due to terrain effects. Overall the moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to last into the overnight hours with little break in between. Montana Creek and Jordan Creek are expected to see minor flooding into Friday morning after these rounds of heavy rainfall. Other creeks and rivers in the Juneau area will still see rises through the night into Friday morning, however no flooding is anticipated for other streams at this time. For more information on the minor flooding expected for Montana Creek and Jordan Creek, please see the new Flood Advisory product at weather.gov/juneau and stay tuned to updates as we continue to monitor the situation.
Area Description: 
City and Borough of Juneau
Forcast Office: 
NWS Juneau AK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov