Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 9:00PM AKDT until July 24 at 3:15PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 10:00pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Willow Creek, Sheep Creek, Kashwitna River, Montana Creek
and their tributaries from the Parks Highway East between Willow
and the junction of the Talkeetna Spur Road.
* WHEN...Until 315 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 845 PM AKDT, river gauge and social media reports indicate
rises in water levels from heavy rain across the advisory
area. Minor flooding is expected, especially near Willow
Creek, Sheep Creek, Kashwitna River, Montana Creek and their
tributaries.
- For Willow Creek at Parks Highway:
At 8:26pm the stage was 9.0 feet.
Flood Stage is 10.0 feet.
Forecast: A crest around 11.0 feet is expected around 4:00pm
Thursday.
- For Willow Creek near Willow:
At 8:15pm the stage was 4.1 feet.
Flood Stage is 5.9 feet.
Forecast: A crest around 5.9 feet is expected around 10:00am
Thursday.
- Water levels on other rivers, creeks, or streams in the
advisory area, including Montana and Sheep Creeks and
Kashwitna River, may reach or exceed bankfull and remain
elevated through Thursday.
- 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:
Southern Susitna Valley; Central Susitna Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender: