# Flood Watch: Western Susitna Valley; Southern Susitna Valley; Central Susitna Valley — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-08-16 12:33 ingested 2026-08-17 06:53

[original source ↗](http://www.weather.gov/)

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Flood Watch — Western Susitna Valley; Southern Susitna Valley; Central Susitna Valley
Severity: Severe. Certainty: Possible.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Including the following areas, Central Susitna Valley,
Southern Susitna Valley and Western Susitna Valley. This includes
the cities of Skwentna, Willow, Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, And
Petersville.

* WHEN...From 7 PM AKDT this evening through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Significant rainfall is expected for the Susitna Valley tonight
through Tuesday. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected
upstream of Lake Creek and Yentna Rivers. Closer to the Parks
Highway, from around Willow through the Talkeetna area, expect 1
to 2 inches of rainfall through Wednesday morning. Additional
periods of light rain are expected to continue through at least
midweek.

Excessive runoff will cause water levels to rise along rivers,
small creeks, and streams. Rainfall could become impactful to
erosion-prone areas and low-lying or poor- drainage areas across
the Susitna Valley and Talkeetna.

- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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