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Evacuation ordered for Downtown Talkeetna

Mat Su Borough Emergency Operations has issued an evacuation notice for Downtown Talkeetna and East Talkeetna. The Talkeetna river is expected to crest today, and residents should prepare to evacuate

Mat Su Borough Emergency Operations has issued an evacuation notice for Downtown Talkeetna and East Talkeetna. The Talkeetna river is expected to crest today, and residents should prepare to evacuate immediately.

Steve Mahay and Fire Chief Ken Farina agree that flooding is imminent. The entire town is ordered to evacuate.

Red Cross shelters have been established at the Upper Susitna Senior Center and Su Valley high school will act as a secondary shelter.

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Su Valley Voice for August 20, 2026: River Erosion

This week on Su Valley Voice, the topic was erosion issues near Talkeetna. Host Phillip Manning was joined by guests from the Mat-Su Borough and Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to discuss the current situation and plans.

By Phillip Manning
Live KTNA 88.9 FM