Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 31 at 1:22PM AKDT until August 7 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 31, 2026 - 2:22pm
Expires:
August 1, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Central Susitna Valley, Lower
Matanuska Valley, Southern Susitna Valley and Western Susitna
Valley. This includes the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Big Lake,
Skwentna, Willow, Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, And Petersville.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Significant rainfall is possible in the Susitna Valley Monday
August 3 through Wednesday August 5. There is uncertainty
with expected precipitation amounts, but potential 48-hr
totals range from 3 to 5 inches in the upper Yentna, Chulitna
and Susitna Basins. This will be especially impactful to
erosion-prone areas (Talkeetna) and low-lying or poor-
drainage areas throughout the rest of the Susitna Valley.
Expect rivers to crest Wednesday or Wednesday night.
- 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:
Lower Matanuska Valley; Western Susitna Valley; Southern Susitna Valley; Central Susitna Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov