NWS / NOAA weather: Flood Warning issued July 19 at 11:09AM AKDT until July 21 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Seward.

* WHEN...Until 1000 AM AKDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1042 AM AKDT, moderate rain is falling in Seward and
vicinity causing water levels along local rivers and streams
to begin to rise. Rainfall will become heavy at times this
afternoon and continue through tonight before rain lightens
up on Monday. Total rainfall amounts through Monday afternoon
will range from 4 to 6 inches, with highest amounts in the
mountains. Rapid river rises will cause flooding along area
rivers, creeks, and streams and nearby roads. The Seward
Airport runway will also flood and could be covered with
debris from the Resurrection River.
- Water levels will crest Monday morning through Monday
afternoon, then quickly begin to fall Monday night through
Tuesday. Rainfall will taper off late Monday afternoon or
early Monday evening. There will be a brief break in the
rain, with the next round of light to moderate rain moving in
for Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Severity

Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe

This month

2813th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days