CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU — Rain showers continue to move across the area this evening bringing periods of moderate to heavy rain for the Juneau area. Rainfall amounts around the Mendenhall Valley show around an inch of rain has fallen in the last six hours with between another quarter to three quarters of an inch possible.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Montana Creek near areas near the low water crossing on Montana Creek Road and near Back Loop Road at the Montana Creek bridge.
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Flooding in City and Borough of Juneau 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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