Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:38PM AKDT until September 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 2:38pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
A low pressure system will continue to affect the panhandle through
this weekend bringing prolonged rain combined with high freezing
levels to increase ice melt on glacier river systems. The heavy
rainfall and associated runoff will produce significant river rises
with the potential of minor flooding.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following area, Northern Inner Channels. This includes
the cities of Skagway and Haines.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A series of lows will bring a prolonged period of rain combined
with warmer temperatures aloft allowing for any precipitation
falling into the region to remain as rain. Showers will continue
to move through the area this afternoon and evening. Some of
these showers could be heavy at times
For the Skagway area, Up to an inch of rain is still possible
through this afternoon into the overnight hours tonight. The
Haines area could see anywhere from 0.5 to 1 inch of rain during
the same time period.
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.
Area Description:
Municipality of Skagway; Haines Borough and Klukwan
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov