Severe Flood ● Active
Flood Watch issued October 20 at 2:44AM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK, United States of America
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An atmospheric river, currently over the Yakutat area, is expected
to continue through today. 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 areas, Eastern Gulf Coast and Northeast Gulf
Coast. This includes the cities of Elfin Cove And Pelican.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain totals for the Elfin Cove and Pelican area through this
evening range between 3-4 inches, with greater than 6 inches
possible at elevations greater than 1000 ft. Coinciding with high
rain rates, possibly exceeding 0.3 inches per hour, elevated wind
gusts greater than 40 mph are expected at elevations greater than
500 ft.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-20T14:45:00-08:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait
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