Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 3 at 4:35AM AKDT until August 7 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 3, 2026 - 5:35am
Expires:
August 3, 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 expected in the Susitna Valley Monday
August 3 through Wednesday August 5. Current estimates is for
48-hr rain totals to 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. Rivers are expected to crest
Wednesday or Wednesday night, but at lower levels than the
July 21-25th 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:
Lower Matanuska Valley; Western Susitna Valley; Southern Susitna Valley; Central Susitna Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov