Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 19 at 11:11AM AKDT until July 22 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 12:11pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Yentna River.
* WHEN...Until noon AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water could enter a few low-lying cabins along the Yentna River,
particularly near Lake Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1039 AM AKDT, river gauge reports indicate rises in water
levels from heavy rain across the advisory area. Minor
flooding is expected to begin shortly, especially along the
Yentna River near Lake Creek. Additional rainfall amounts of
1 to 2 inches are possible.
- Anticipate water levels along the Yentna River to surpass
minor flood stage Monday night, then reach a crest Tuesday
afternoon. Water will recede below minor flood levels by
around midday Wednesday.
- For Yentna River at Lake Creek:
At 9:50am the stage was 18.6 feet.
Flood Stage is 20.5 feet.
Forecast: A crest around 21.6 feet is expected around 4:00pm
Tuesday.
Impacts:
At 20.5 feet: Anglers Inn & King Point Lodges will have water
in several cabins.
- 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.
Area Description:
Western Susitna Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender: