Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Anchorage, AK

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
826 AM AKDT Thu Sep 4 2025

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Western Susitna Valley AK-Central Susitna Valley AK-Northern
Susitna Valley AK-
826 AM AKDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Northern Susitna Valley in the Petersville area

* WHEN...Until 1000 AM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams. Some low-water crossings may become
  impassable. River or stream flows are elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 824 AM AKDT, another round of rain was currently falling
    across the northern and western Susitna Valley. Heavy rain is
    not anticipated, but even minor amounts could exacerbate
    ongoing flooding issues along the headwaters of Peters Creek
    and Cache Creek.
  - Area creeks and streams are already running higher than
    normal after the rainfall from last week. While waters have
    been receding, additional rainfall may result in rises again
    this week.
  - Streams that may be affected include Peters Creek, Cache
    Creek, Moose Creek, Kroto Creek, and other nearby streams and
    their tributaries.
    Larger rivers such as that Yentna and Susitna are NOT
    expected to rise into flood stage again.
  - 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.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

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LAT...LON 6246 15167 6261 15174 6267 15137 6273 15107
      6281 15046 6278 15042 6271 15033 6243 15033
      6233 15039 6226 15051 6216 15056 6219 15097
      6221 15101 6233 15122 6242 15147


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