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Flood Watch issued October 20 at 1:00PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK, United States of America
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Multiple periods of heavy rain are expected for the Icy Strait
corridor and northeast Gulf Coast, including the following
communities: Yakutat, Elfin Cove, Pelican, Gustavus, Juneau. Elevated
gusty winds are expected alongside this heavier rainfall, with the
strongest winds from the southwest expected late this morning into
this afternoon. Prolonged periods of moderate to heavy rain will
produce significant river rises with the potential for at least minor
flooding in Juneau and Gustavus. Ponding of water in low-lying areas
is also possible.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following area, Northern Inner Channels. This includes
the cities of Gustavus And Juneau.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded. Isolated landslides are
possible in areas of steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain totals ranging between 1.5-2.5 inches, exceeding 4 inches on
south to southwest facing mountains along the outer coast, and
exceeding 4 inches on south to southwest facing mountains at
elevation in Glacier Bay and around Gustavus.
For the Juneau area, rain totals have trended slightly down,
ranging between 2 and 3 inches with totals exceeding 4 inches at
elevations greater than 4 inches. Highest rain rates are expected
through early this morning into today with rain rates as high as
0.2 inches per hour.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Glacier Bay; City and Borough of Juneau |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-21T01:00:00-08:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Glacier Bay; City and Borough of Juneau
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