CAPE FAIRWEATHER TO LISIANSKI STRAIT — 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.
Flooding in Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait 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