Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Anchorage, AK

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1246 PM AKST Tue Jan 7 2025

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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.

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LAT...LON 5979 15186 5976 15174 5973 15168 5977 15155
      5974 15152 5971 15159 5971 15171 5977 15186
      5977 15187 5978 15186


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