Susitna Writer’s Voice – October 17, 2021 “The Flood of ’86”, by Arthur Mannix

In this piece Arthur Mannix tells of a flood in the Northern Susitna Valley that was epic enough to draw national attention. Below are a couple of photos of the Talkeetna River to compare to help you visualize the magnitude of the flood.

Talkeetna River at “normal” water levels taken October 11, 2021
Photo of the Talkeetna River taken exactly 35 years ago during the flood, October 11, 1986.