Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 2:11PM AKDT until July 24 at 3:15PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 3:11pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Talkeetna River at the Talkeetna Railroad Bridge and
Upstream of Talkeetna, in addition to the Susitna River near
Sunshine.
* WHEN...Until 315 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways.
River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
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At 200 PM AKDT, river gauge reports indicate rises in water
levels from heavy rain across the advisory area. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, especially
near Talkeetna River at the Talkeetna Railroad Bridge.
Between 3.5 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts of 0.1 to 0.3 inches are possible.
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Rainfall will move out of the advisory area this afternoon.
However, drainage from prior heavy rainfall will continue to
cause flooding through this evening.
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For Susitna River near Sunshine:
At 12:00pm the stage was 21.7 feet.
Flood Stage is 24.5 feet.
Forecast: A crest around 22.5 feet is expected around 10:00am
Friday.
For Talkeetna River Upstream of Talkeetna:
At 12:45pm the stage was 11.6 feet.
Flood Stage is 12.5 feet.
Forecast: A crest around 12.3 feet is expected around 10:00pm
Thursday.
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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:
Central Susitna Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender: