Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Anchorage, AK

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
345 PM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.Periods of heavy rainfall combined with high tides could bring
flooding to low lying areas near Kodiak City.  Low lying roads and
homes near Bells Flats and coastal roads crossing rivers and streams
could experience flooding, especially during high tide.

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Kodiak Island AK-
345 PM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM AKDT SATURDAY FOR KODIAK
CITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS...

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
  expected.

* WHERE...Low lying areas around Kodiak City including Bells Flats
  and coastal roadways connecting to Kodiak City.

* WHEN...Until 330 PM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways. Possible isolated landslides in areas of
  steep terrain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 332 PM AKDT, satellite estimates and rain gauge data
    indicate heavy rain across the advisory area. This will cause
    small stream flooding in addition to overflowing of poor
    drainage areas.
  - Additional rainfall of up to 3 inches will be possible
    through Saturday morning.  This rainfall could cause
    additional landslides in the area.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments on weather.gov/Anchorage or by
listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for
further information.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive through flooded roads.

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LAT...LON 5781 15243 5782 15240 5784 15236 5783 15231
      5782 15233 5780 15237 5772 15248 5768 15258
      5766 15266 5766 15271 5769 15270 5773 15261
      5777 15255


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