Flood Advisory: Western Susitna Valley

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Flood Advisory — Western Susitna Valley Severity: Minor. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Yenta River near Lake Creek. * WHEN...Until 345 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1243 PM AKDT, river gauge reports indicate rises in water levels from heavy rain across the advisory area. This will cause minor flooding from overflow of poor drainage areas. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.2 to 0.5 inches are possible. - For Yentna River at Lake Creek: At 11:50am the stage was 20.2 feet. Flood Stage is 20.5 feet. Forecast: A crest around 20.9 feet is expected at 10:00am Tuesday. Impacts: At 20.5 feet: Anglers Inn & King Point Lodges will have water in several cabins. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood