ANCHORAGE — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Anchorage and Eagle River
* WHEN...Until 400 PM AKDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Ponding of water on area roadways and low-lying areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1149 AM AKDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain across the advisory area. Between 0.3 and 0.6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.1 to 0.3 inches are possible. - Heavy rain will continue through later this afternoon. Heavy rain may lead to ponding of water on roadways and low-lying areas. Use caution and slow down when driving through heavy rain. Water levels along small waterways are expected to be at or above bankfull through Wednesday morning.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Anchorage 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.
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