Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 23 at 12:21PM AKDT until April 25 at 11:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 1:21pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Central Susitna Valley, Southern
Susitna Valley and Western Susitna Valley. This includes the
communities of Skwentna, Willow, Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, And
Petersville.
* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Storm
drains and ditches may be clogged by ice. Flooding may occur in
poor drainage areas. Frozen ground, patchy snow/ice melt with the
lack of drainage, and excessive runoff may result in the flooding
of creeks, streams, low-water crossings, and other low-lying areas
and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An atmospheric river will continue to bring ample rainfall up
Cook Inlet and into the Susitna Valley through Saturday.
Continued 1 to 2 inches of rainfall total through the rest of
this week with the highest amounts west of the Parks Highway.
Forecast totals could be more variable toward the Willow
area. Another round of heavy rainfall will occur overnight
tonight, lasting into Friday morning. A final, but less
intense, round of rain is expected Friday night and into
Saturday. Rain is expected to then taper off Saturday, but
lingering showers will be possible Sunday and into next week.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Area Description:
Western Susitna Valley; Southern Susitna Valley; Central Susitna Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK