Flood Potential Outlook
Issued by NWS Anchorage, AK

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Hydrologic Outlook
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1250 PM AKDT Fri Aug 29 2025

...SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING
WILL RESULT IN STREAM RISES AND LOCALIZED PONDING IN LOW-LYING AREAS
ALONG THE NORTHERN BRISTOL BAY COAST...

Prolonged moderate to heavy rain from Togiak to Dillingham is
expected Saturday afternoon through Monday morning. Lighter rain
showers will begin as early as Saturday morning and will continue
into Monday evening. Expect water levels along small streams and
rivers to rise, especially in steeper terrain.

Expected Rainfall: Saturday Morning through Monday afternoon

* Togiak/Twin Hills: 3.5 inches.

* Dillingham: 2.2 inches.

* Manokotak: 2.7 inches.

* Clarks Point: 2.1 inches.

Hydrologic Concerns:

* Higher than normal river and stream levels have already been
  noted. Higher than normal water levels may continue into Tuesday.

* Many lower locations along rivers such as gravel bars are likely
  to become inundated with water.

* Heavy rain may result in localized ponding in low-lying areas and
  locations with poor drainage.

Next Steps:

* Residents along area streams as well as river users should
  anticipate higher than normal water levels and are advised to
  monitor weather and river forecasts.

* Reports on river conditions may be sent to the River Forecast
  Center by calling 1-800-847-1739.

$$

Mitchell