Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 17 at 12:35PM AKDT until August 18 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 1:35pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Including the following areas, Central Susitna Valley,
Southern Susitna Valley and Western Susitna Valley. This includes
the cities of Skwentna, Willow, Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, And
Petersville.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Over the past 36 hours 1.0 to 2.5 inches of rain have fallen into
the greater Susitna Valley drainage system. An additional 0.5 to
1.5 inches of rain is expected, primarily over the Talkeetna
Mountains.
Excessive runoff will cause water levels to rise along rivers,
small creeks, and streams. Rainfall could become impactful to
erosion-prone areas and low-lying or poor- drainage areas across
the Susitna Valley and Talkeetna.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Persons living along streams should stay alert and be prepared to
take action if a warning or advisory is issued, or flooding is
observed.
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.
Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of
rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone
locations.
Area Description:
Western Susitna Valley; Southern Susitna Valley; Central Susitna Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov