Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 3:54PM AKDT until July 22 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 4:54pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* 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 346 PM AKDT, the river gauge on the Yentna River indicates
rises in water levels from heavy rain across the advisory
area. Minor flooding is expected to continue or begin
shortly, especially along the Yentna River near Lake Creek.
- Anticipate water levels along the Yentna River to continue
rising before reaching a crest Tuesday afternoon. Water will
then slowly recede below minor flood levels by around
Wednesday night.
- For Yentna River at Lake Creek:
At 2:50pm the stage was 20.9 feet.
Flood Stage is 20.5 feet.
Forecast: A crest around 22.0 feet is expected around 4:00pm
Tuesday.
Impacts:
At 20.5 feet: Anglers Inn & King Point Lodges will have water
in several cabins.
At 22.0 feet: Several lodges and resorts will have water in a
number of cabins with water also encroaching the main lodge
buildings.
For Yentna River near Yentna Station:
At 3:59pm the stage was 18.1 feet.
Forecast: A crest around 21.6 feet is expected around 10:00pm
Tuesday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- If you live near or along Yentna River, stay alert and be
prepared to take action.
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: