Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Anchorage, AK
Issued by NWS Anchorage, AK
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117 WGAK88 PAFC 072146 FLSAFC Flood Advisory National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1246 PM AKST Tue Jan 7 2025 AKZ121-092130- /O.NEW.PAFC.FA.Y.0001.250107T2146Z-250109T2130Z/ /00000.N.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Western Kenai Peninsula AK- 1246 PM AKST Tue Jan 7 2025 ...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR AN ICE JAM IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected. * WHERE...the Anchor River near Anchor Point Road Downstream Of The Old Sterling Highway And The Anchor River State Recreation Area. * WHEN...Until 1230 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1235 PM AKST, Emergency management reported an ice jam on the Anchor River near Anchor Point Road downstream of the Old Sterling Highway. Impounding water due to the ice jam will cause rapid river rises upstream. Minor flooding has been observed in the low laying areas between the Old Sterling Highway and Ann Road. - 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. && LAT...LON 5979 15186 5976 15174 5973 15168 5977 15155 5974 15152 5971 15159 5971 15171 5977 15186 5977 15187 5978 15186 $$