2 products issued by NWS for: Eaglecrest AK
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Juneau AK
251 PM AKST Tue Dec 3 2024
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City and Borough of Juneau AK-
251 PM AKST Tue Dec 3 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected.
* WHERE...Montana Creek near Areas Around The Low Water Crossing On
Montana Creek Road And Near Back Loop Road At The Montana Creek
Bridge.
* WHEN...Until 1100 PM AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 248 PM AKST, river gauge reports indicate rises in water
levels from an area of heavy rainfall across the advisory
area. Rapid snowmelt is also occurring and will combine with
rain to cause minor flooding. This will cause minor flooding
from overflow of poor drainage areas, especially near Montana
Creek. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible.
- For Montana Creek at Back Loop Bridge:
At 2:00pm the stage was 14.5 feet.
Flood Stage is 14.5 feet.
Forecast: A crest around 14.6 feet is expected around 9:00pm
Tuesday.
Impacts:
At 14.5 feet: Water begins flowing over the low water
crossing on Montana Creek Road. Bankfull conditions at the
gauge with water starting to inundate adjacent undeveloped
fields along Mendenhall Loop Road.
At 15.5 feet: Up to one half foot of water will flow over the
low water crossing on Montana Creek Road after the community
gardens. Water will approach and begin to inundate yards of
residences along the Northwest side of Mendenhall Loop Road.
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 5839 13462 5840 13463 5843 13464 5843 13463
5842 13460 5840 13459 5839 13460 5838 13461
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nicholas.j.morgan
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Juneau AK
229 PM AKST Tue Dec 3 2024
AKZ320-325>327-329-331-040800-
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Glacier Bay-City and Borough of Juneau-Petersburg Borough-Western
Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-City and Borough of Wrangell-
City of Hyder-
Including the cities of Wrangell, Petersburg, Juneau, Kake,
Hyder, Port Alexander, and Gustavus
229 PM AKST Tue Dec 3 2024
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Southern Inner Channels and Central
Inner Channels. This includes the cities of Gustavus, Juneau,
Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, Wrangell, And Hyder.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from rainfall and snowmelt may result
in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and
flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high
and could flood with more heavy rain. Flooding may occur in poor
drainage areas.
Heavy rain falling on the existing snowpack will lead to increased
runoff. Ponding of water may occur where storm drains or culverts
are blocked by ice and snow. Rain falling on the hard pack snow will
lead to icy conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall amounts since the change over from snow have been 1
to 3 inches for Juneau, Gustavus, and Kake, upwards of 3
inches in Petersburg and Wrangell, and lesser amounts so far
in Hyder.
New rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches expected through
Tuesday evening.
- Storm drains should be kept clear of debris and snow as much as
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
&&
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spencer.fielding