The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a
* Flood Advisory for melting snow in...
the Susitna Valley along the yentna river at Lake Creek
* until 1000 am akdt Friday
* the very warm temperatures over the last week have caused
significant snowmelt runoff in the western Susitna area. Lake
creekon the yentna river has been rising steadily since early this
week and is currently at 19.9 ft. This is 0.6 ft below the 20.5 ft
floodstage. It is forecast to rise above flood stage late tonight or
early tomorrow morning before cresting near 20.7 feet Thursday
afternoon.
* There was a significant amount of debris reported in the river and
boating could be hazardous. At forecast levels anglers inn & King
Point lodges will likely have water in several Cabins.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Remain cautious when in low-lying areas... and report any minor
flooding to your law enforcement agency. They will relay your report
to the National Weather Service forecast office in Anchorage.
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