Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 15 at 8:29PM AKDT until October 16 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 15, 2026 - 9:29pm
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
A stronger atmospheric river continues to move over the panhandle
Thursday evening, lasting through Friday morning. Multiple waves
moving up will bring persistent moderate to heavy rain for much of
the southern half of the panhandle, with the heaviest rain expected
through Thursday night. Elevated gusty winds are expected alongside
this heavier rainfall, with the strongest winds expected Thursday
night. Prolonged periods of moderate to heavy rain will produce
significant river rises with the potential for at least minor
flooding. Gusty winds alongside the long duration heavy rainfall will
bring a possibility of isolated landslides.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Central Inner Channels, Southern Inner
Channels and Southeast Gulf Coast. This includes the cities of
Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman
Cove, Thorne Bay, And Wrangell.
* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations.
Street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
Isolated landslides are possible in areas of steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain totals between early Thursday morning and late Friday
morning for the Central Panhandle and Prince of Wales Island area
are still expected to be around 2 to 3.5 inches, with higher rain
totals favoring southern facing mountain sides. Highest rain
rates are currently expected through Thursday night, where rates
could be as high as 0.3 inches per hour.
We will continue to see winds of of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40
mph on Thursday, with potential for up to 45 mph wind gusts
through Thursday night. With the multiple rounds of moderate to
heavy rainfall and the elevated winds, there is possibility for
isolated landslides along steep mountain slopes.
Instruction:
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
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.
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:
Petersburg Borough; Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island; Prince of Wales Island; City and Borough of Wrangell
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov