SOUTHERN KENAI MTNS — * WHAT...Small stream and localized urban flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Seward.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Flooding may occur in poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong frontal system with an atmospheric river of moisture will move over the southern Kenai Peninsula Thursday through Friday. Although light rain will begin Thursday morning, a period of heavy rain is expected late Thursday evening through Friday morning before the rain slowly tapers off Friday afternoon. Rainfall rates of up to a quarter of an inch per hour are possible between 10 PM Thursday and 10 AM Friday, with a storm total between 3 and 4 inches of rain likely with event. Prolonged heavy rain may lead to areas of flooding along smaller streams and creeks, in low-lying and poor drainage areas, and ponding of water on roadways.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Southern Kenai Mtns can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS