Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
123 PM AKDT Wed Jul 22 2026

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Hatcher Pass-Western Susitna Valley-Southern Susitna Valley-
Central Susitna Valley-Northern Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Trapper Creek, Broad Pass, Skwentna,
Denali Highway, Willow, Petersville, Chulitna, Hatcher Pass, and
Talkeetna
123 PM AKDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...The following areas, Susitna Valley and Hatcher Pass. This
  includes the cities of Skwentna, Willow, Talkeetna, Trapper Creek,
  Petersville, and Chulitna.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water
  crossings may be flooded. Area rivers, creeks, and streams are
  elevated from the previous rain event and will likely rise again
  over the next 24 hours.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - A storm moving in today will bring an additional 1 to 2.5
    inches of rain to the Susitna Valley and Hatcher Pass. As a
    result, fast responding rivers and streams along and east of
    the Parks Highway may be more susceptible to flooding with
    this event.

  - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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