Flood Watch for Lower Matanuska Valley; Western Susitna Valley; Southern Susitna Valley +1 more
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- Central Susitna Valley, Lower Matanuska Valley, Southern Susitna Valley, Western Susitna Valley
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Where: The following areas, Central Susitna Valley, Lower Matanuska Valley, Southern Susitna Valley and Western Susitna Valley. This...
What the bulletin says to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...The following areas, Central Susitna Valley, Lower Matanuska Valley, Southern Susitna Valley and Western Susitna Valley. This includes the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Big Lake, Skwentna, Willow, Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, And Petersville. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Significant rainfall is expected in the Susitna Valley Monday August 3 through Wednesday August 5. Current estimates is for 48-hr rain totals to range from 3 to 5 inches in the upper Yentna, Chulitna and Susitna Basins. This will be especially impactful to erosion-prone areas (Talkeetna) and low-lying or poor-drainage areas throughout the rest of the Susitna Valley. Rivers are expected to crest Wednesday or Wednesday night, but at lower levels than the July 21-25th event. Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Watch issued August 1 at 1:08PM AKDT until August 7 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
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Flood Watch issued July 31 at 1:22PM AKDT until August 7 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Anchorage AK. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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