Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: Wasilla Airport AK

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
151 PM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025

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Anchorage AK-East Turnagain Arm AK-Matanuska Valley AK-
151 PM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall and snow melt at lower elevations with frozen ground.

* WHERE...The following areas, Anchorage, East Turnagain Arm,
  Matanuska Valley and Western Prince William Sound.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 143 PM AKST, Moderate to Heavy rain has fallen at lower
    elevations from the Mat-Su Valley down through the southern
    Kenai Peninsula overnight and into Sunday. This combined with
    frozen ground is causing ponding and localized flooding along
    roads and low lying areas.

    Localized flooding has been reported in Palmer, areas of
    Anchorage and near Seward Harbor.

    Small streams in the area may also experience minor flooding
    with ice still intact in many areas.  No flooding is expected
    along large Rivers.

    A small landslide was report and cleared from the Lowell
    Point Road Sunday morning. Additional localized landslides
    are possible at lower elevations.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

- If you live near or along area creeks and streams stay alert and
  be prepared to take action.
  - Storm drains should be kept clear of debris as much as possible.
  - Be aware of surroundings and avoid driving on flooded roads if
  possible.

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 6148 14924 6150 14925 6147 14972 6146 14972
      6138 14988 6124 14999 6125 15037 6163 14983
      6215 14870 6143 14846 6085 14847 6085 14875
      6073 14875 6073 14904 6084 14904 6085 14898
      6116 15008 6113 15028


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