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Hydrologic Outlook
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
224 PM AKDT Sun Jul 19 2026

...GLACIAL DAMMED LAKE RELEASE LEADING TO SIGNIFICANT RISES ALONG
THE KENNICOT RIVER NEAR MCCARTHY...

Local reports and river gage data indicate a glacier dammed lake
release on the Kennicott River near McCarthy.  Water levels on the
Kennicott are currently rising and will continue to rise over the
next 24-48 hours, cresting at or prior to Monday evening.

At this time, the river is expected to crest below minor flood
stage.  Widespread flooding is not anticipated, although the
following hazards will be present:

-Significant water level rises (feet/day)
-Bank erosion: Fast moving water may undercut riverbanks
-Debris: Increased flow can carry large debris, including trees and
wood

Recreationalists, hikers and packrafters in the McCarthy area and
along the Kennicott River should exercise extreme caution.  Avoid
parking vehicles and camping near the immediate riverbanks.  Do not
attempt to cross fast flowing water.

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Shriver