Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 2 at 5:14AM AKDT until August 6 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 2, 2026 - 6:14am
Expires:
August 3, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Seward
* WHEN...From Monday evening through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Isolated landslides possible in areas of steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An atmospheric river of moisture moving over the southern
Kenai Peninsula will result in moderate to heavy rain for
Seward late Monday night through Thursday morning. Light rain
will move into the eastern Kenai Peninsula by Monday
afternoon with heavier rain beginning Monday night. A total
of 2 to 4 inches of rain is likely (70-80%) with a low chance
(20%) of greater than 5 inches of rain for this event.
- 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:
Southern Kenai Mtns
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov