Flood Watch for Sourdough, Alaska
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
751 PM AKDT Sun Apr 28 2024
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Copper River Basin-
Including the cities of Paxson, Slana, McCarthy, Glennallen, and
Eureka
751 PM AKDT Sun Apr 28 2024
...FLOOD WATCH FOR SNOWMELT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR
AREAS OF GLENNALLEN ALONG MOOSE CREEK...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is possible.
* WHERE...The following area, Copper River Basin. This includes the
city of Glennallen.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from snowmelt may result in Moose Creek
near Glennallen rising out of its banks. Flooding of Glenn Highway
is possible near Moose Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Snowmelt in the Copper River Valley, in and around the Moose
Creek Basin in Glennallen, can be expected to cause rises on
Moose Creek over the next several days. Snowmelt flooding
will be possible in Glennallen, specifically around the Glenn
Highway as high flows from snowmelt move down Moose Creek and
under the highway. People in the area should prepare for high
water and move belongings in the floodplain to higher ground.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- If you live near or along Moose Creek in the Glennallen area
stay alert and be prepared to take action if a Flood Warning or
Advisory is issued.