Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 16 at 12:33PM AKDT until August 19 at 6:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:33pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Including the following areas, Central Susitna Valley,
Southern Susitna Valley and Western Susitna Valley. This includes
the cities of Skwentna, Willow, Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, And
Petersville.
* WHEN...From 7 PM AKDT this evening through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Significant rainfall is expected for the Susitna Valley tonight
through Tuesday. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected
upstream of Lake Creek and Yentna Rivers. Closer to the Parks
Highway, from around Willow through the Talkeetna area, expect 1
to 2 inches of rainfall through Wednesday morning. Additional
periods of light rain are expected to continue through at least
midweek.
Excessive runoff will cause water levels to rise along rivers,
small creeks, and streams. Rainfall could become impactful to
erosion-prone areas and low-lying or poor- drainage areas across
the Susitna Valley and Talkeetna.
- 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:
Western Susitna Valley; Southern Susitna Valley; Central Susitna Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov