Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Juneau, AK

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Juneau AK
330 AM AKDT Tue Jul 16 2024

.Heavy rain has caused small streams to rise significantly over the
past 24hrs. The rain is beginning to let up, however light rain is
still being reported. River levels are beginning to lower but some
are still above minor flood stage.

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City and Borough of Juneau AK-
330 AM AKDT Tue Jul 16 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
  continues.

* WHERE...Areas Around Auke Lake And Jordan Creek Mall.

* WHEN...Until 1000 AM AKDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream
  flows are elevated. Soils remain saturated and excessive runoff
  will result in minor flooding of rivers, creeks, lakes, streams,
  and other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 321 AM AKDT, Satellite estimates and rain gauge data
    indicate heavy rain across the advisory area. Between 3.0 and
    8.0 inches of rain have fallen in the last 72 hours. Rainfall
    rates have lowered but light rain is still being reported.

  - For Auke Lake near Auke Bay:
    At 2:00am the stage was 33.3 feet.
    Flood Stage is 33.0 feet.

    Impacts:
    At 32.0 feet: This is bankful conditions along Auke Lake.

    At 33.0 feet: Water from the lake will inundate yards of
    homes along Auke Lake.


    For Jordan Creek near Juneau:
    At 2:00am the stage was 9.7 feet.
    Flood Stage is 9.7 feet.
    Forecast: A crest has happened, Jordan Creek river level is
    falling, still above bankful stage.

    Impacts:
    At 9.2 feet: This is the stage when Jordan Creek is at
    bankfull and water will begin to inundate areas along the
    edges of the creek near Race Reality and Jordan Square.

    At 9.7 feet: Water will inundate the Jordan Square`s front
    and back parking lots, around Jordan Creek office
    condominiums with up to one foot of water. Some residential
    driveways will be flooded and cut off.


  - If you live near or along Auke Lake and Jordan Creek, or other
  small streams stay alert and be prepared to take action.

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.

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LAT...LON 5845 13462 5844 13455 5843 13453 5843 13452
      5841 13453 5840 13454 5837 13455 5835 13456
      5835 13458 5835 13460 5838 13465


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