Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 16 at 8:30AM AKDT until October 16 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 9:30am
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
Rain showers following a strong system continues through Friday
morning, keeping potential for flooding along small creeks. Multiple
waves moving up brought persistent moderate to heavy rain for much
of the southern half of the panhandle, with the heaviest rain
expected through Thursday night.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Central Inner Channels, Southern Inner
Channels and Southeast Gulf Coast. This includes the cities of
Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman
Cove, Thorne Bay, And Wrangell.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations.
Street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
Isolated landslides are possible in areas of steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain amounts have reached around 3 to 5 inches, with higher rain
totals falling by the morning along favoring southern facing
mountain sides. While the heavy rain has largely ended this
morning, the multiple rounds of heavy rainfall from Thursday and
overnight keep potential for flooding and ponding over roads into
the morning hours.
Instruction:
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
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.
The ongoing rains could swamp boats. Mariners should check their
vessels immediately.
All residents on or near mountain slopes should be prepared for
possible landslides.
Area Description:
Petersburg Borough; Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island; Prince of Wales Island; City and Borough of Wrangell
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov