July 19th, 5:34 PM
— 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Western Kenai Peninsula. This
includes the cities of Homer, Anchor Point, Ninilchik, Clam Gulch,
Kenai, Soldotna, Sterling, Nikiski, Cooper Landing, And Skilak
Lake.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Water levels for the Kenai and
Anchor Rivers are rising and will likely remain elevated through
Tuesday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- 0.75" to 1.25" of rain has fallen across the Western Kenai
Peninsula as of Sunday afternoon. As of 5pm, another band of
moderate to heavy rain is moving north over Southern Cook
Inlet. An additional 0.5" to 1.0" of rain is likely (70-80%)
with a low (10-20%) of up to 1.25" of rain through Monday
evening. The rain will taper off and come to an end from
south to north through the day Monday.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
July 19th, 5:34 PM
— 10:15 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Seward.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A long duration rain event coinciding with an atmospheric
river of moisture moving over the southern Kenai Peninsula
will result in moderate to heavy rain for Seward through
Monday night. 3 to 5 inches of rain is likely (70-80%) with a
low chance (20%) of greater than 6 inches of rain for this
event. The heaviest rain will likely occur through Monday
morning, with the bulk of the rain falling during this time
period.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
3:54 PM
— July 22nd, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Yentna River.
* WHEN...Until noon AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water could enter a few low-lying cabins along the Yentna River,
particularly near Lake Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 346 PM AKDT, the river gauge on the Yentna River indicates
rises in water levels from heavy rain across the advisory
area. Minor flooding is expected to continue or begin
shortly, especially along the Yentna River near Lake Creek.
- Anticipate water levels along the Yentna River to continue
rising before reaching a crest Tuesday afternoon. Water will
then slowly recede below minor flood levels by around
Wednesday night.
- For Yentna River at Lake Creek:
At 2:50pm the stage was 20.9 feet.
Flood Stage is 20.5 feet.
Forecast: A crest around 22.0 feet is expected around 4:00pm
Tuesday.
Impacts:
At 20.5 feet: Anglers Inn & King Point Lodges will have water
in several cabins.
At 22.0 feet: Several lodges and resorts will have water in a
number of cabins with water also encroaching the main lodge
buildings.
For Yentna River near Yentna Station:
At 3:59pm the stage was 18.1 feet.
Forecast: A crest around 21.6 feet is expected around 10:00pm
Tuesday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- If you live near or along Yentna River, stay alert and be
prepared to take action.
3:45 PM
— July 22nd, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Skwentna River.
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 341 PM AKDT, the river gauge at Skwentna indicates rises
in water levels from heavy rain across the advisory area.
Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly,
especially near Skwentna River. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- For Skwentna River at Skwentna:
At 11:30am the stage was 40.2 feet.
Flood Stage is 42.0 feet.
Forecast: A crest around 43.3 feet is expected around 4:00am
Tuesday.
Impacts:
At 41.5 feet: Water starts to flow over low spots on the road
which is adjacent to an active slough.
At 43.5 feet: Water starts to encroach some houses located
near the active slough on the east side of town.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- If you live near or along the Skentna River stay alert and be
prepared to take action.
3:29 PM
— July 21st, 4:30 AM
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt becoming Variable 10 kt overnight.
Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt becoming Sw after midnight.
Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.WED...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...W wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
3:29 PM
— July 21st, 4:30 AM
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.WED...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...W wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
3:29 PM
— July 21st, 4:30 AM
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt becoming SW overnight.
Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.WED...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU...W wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
July 19th, 11:43 AM
— 10:00 PM
ESFAFC
* Yentna, Skwentna and Susitna River basins
* Tonight through Monday Night
Rainfall:
* Widespread rainfall of 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain is expected in
the Susitna Valley through Monday Night.
Hydrologic Concerns:
* Expect sharp rises on many small streams and rivers. Crests are
expected to occur late Monday night into Tuesday for most streams
and rivers, including the Yentna at Lake Creek.
* Many lower locations along rivers such as gravel bars and other
spots popular for camping and recreating may become inundated with
water with rivers reaching bankfull conditions.
* 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 and recreators
should anticipate higher than normal water levels and are advised
to monitor weather and river forecasts.
* Send weather or flooding reports to inws.ncep.noaa.gov/report/ or
by calling 1-907-266-5127.
* Reports on river conditions may be sent to the river forecast
center by calling 1-907-266-5160.
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