An avalanche was reported in Hatcher Pass with debris in the Little
Susitna River near the State Park Campground and flooding the area.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE…The following areas, Anchorage, East Turnagain Arm, Kodiak
Island, Matanuska Valley, Northeast Prince William Sound,
Southeast Prince William Sound, Susitna Valley, Western Kenai
Peninsula and Western Prince William Sound. This includes the
cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, Eklutna, Girdwood,
Portage, Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, Chickaloon, Kenai, Soldotna,
Homer, Cooper Landing, Whittier, Seward, Moose Pass, Valdez,
Thompson Pass, Cordova, Talkeetna, Willow, and portions of Kodiak
Island and areas around Chignik.
* WHEN…Through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Widespread periods of heavy rain are expected to continue
over Southcentral through Monday morning.
– Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
– If you live near or along a southern coastal region stay alert
and be prepared to take action.
– Storm drains should be kept clear of debris as much as possible.