Headline:
Hydrologic Outlook issued July 18 at 2:19PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Hydrologic Outlook
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 3:19pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
ESFAFC
* Yentna and Skwentna River basins
* Tonight through Monday Night
Rainfall:
* Widespread rainfall of 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain is expected in
the western Susitna Valley through Monday Night.
Hydrologic Concerns:
* Expect sharp rises on many small streams and rivers. Crests are
expected to occur on Tuesday for most streams and rivers,
including the Yentna at Lake Creek.
* Many lower locations along rivers such as gravel bars and other
spots popular for camping and recreating may become inundated with
water with rivers reaching bankfull conditions.
* Heavy rain may result in localized ponding in low-lying areas and
locations with poor drainage.
Next Steps:
* Residents along area streams as well as river users and recreators
should anticipate higher than normal water levels and are advised
to monitor weather and river forecasts.
* Send weather or flooding reports to inws.ncep.noaa.gov/report/ or
by calling 1-907-266-5127.
* Reports on river conditions may be sent to the river forecast
center by calling 1-907-266-5160.
Area Description:
Western Susitna Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender: