Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Anchorage, AK
Issued by NWS Anchorage, AK
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WGAK88 PAFC 172045
FLSAFC
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1245 PM AKDT Mon Aug 17 2026
AKZ745-192345-
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Western Susitna Valley AK-
1245 PM AKDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Yenta River near Lake Creek.
* WHEN...Until 345 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1243 PM AKDT, river gauge reports indicate rises in water
levels from heavy rain across the advisory area. This will cause
minor flooding from overflow of poor drainage areas. Between 1
and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts
of 0.2 to 0.5 inches are possible.
- For Yentna River at Lake Creek:
At 11:50am the stage was 20.2 feet.
Flood Stage is 20.5 feet.
Forecast: A crest around 20.9 feet is expected at 10:00am
Tuesday.
Impacts:
At 20.5 feet: Anglers Inn & King Point Lodges will have water in
several cabins.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
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LAT...LON 6191 15101 6196 15096 6195 15082 6187 15077
6186 15085
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