Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
608 PM AKDT Thu Aug 28 2025

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Western Susitna Valley AK-Southern Susitna Valley AK-Central
Susitna Valley AK-
608 PM AKDT Thu Aug 28 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...the Yentna River and tributaries at and above Lake Creek.

* WHEN...Until 1000 AM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, water begins to inundate several low-lying
  cabins.
  At 22.0 feet, more extensive flooding of cabins, resorts, and
  private property.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 545 PM AKDT, Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
    The river gage at Lake Creek and other gages across the
    Susitna Valley show considerable rises across area rivers.
    Additional rainfall amounts of around an inch are expected.

    For Yentna River at Lake Creek:
    At 5:00pm the stage was 20.9 feet and rising.
    Flood Stage is 20.5 feet.
    Forecast: A crest around 23 feet is expected around Friday
    night into early Saturday morning with an estimated crest
    time at 4 am Saturday.  The river will then begin to fall and
    is expected to go below flood stage Sunday.
    This may equal or exceed the August 2024 crest of 22.4 feet.

  - 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.

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LAT...LON 6249 15137 6224 15100 6222 15086 6217 15079
      6202 15071 6188 15058 6178 15068 6182 15115
      6186 15117 6194 15143 6212 15175 6220 15198
      6222 15218 6239 15181 6233 15151 6245 15154


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