Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 4 at 8:28AM AKDT until August 5 at 2:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 4, 2026 - 9:28am
Expires:
August 5, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following area, Central Susitna Valley. This includes
the cities of Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, And Petersville.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rainfall of 0.5 to 1.5 inches is possible along
the Susitna and Chulitna Basins through Wednesday afternoon.
Talkeetna: The heavy rainfall and drainage from high terrain
near the Alaska Range could be impactful to erosion-prone
areas and low-lying or poor-drainage areas throughout the
rest of the Susitna Valley. Small rivers such as Montana
Creek are expected to rise as well, but not to the level that
occurred in late July.
Petersville Area: Small creeks in and around Petersville such
as Peters Creek and Cache Creek could experience flooding,
with the highest water levels expected between Tuesday
morning and Wednesday morning.
- 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:
Central Susitna Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov