Flood warning issued for Willow Creek at the Parks; flood advisory issued for Susitna Valley
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for part of Willow and a flood advisory for much of the rest of the Susitna Valley. The flood warning for
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for part of Willow and a flood advisory for much of the rest of the Susitna Valley.
The flood warning for the area near Willow Creek and the Parks Highway was issued around 9:00 pm last night and lasts until 9:00 pm tonight. According to the warning, Johnson Drive and other nearby roads on the south side of the river could become impassable. As of Wednesday morning, Willow Creek had crested just short of eleven feet.
The flood advisory applies to streams and rivers across the Susitna Valley, including the Talkeetna, Susitna, Yentna, and Kashwitna Rivers as well as Montana Creek. The advisory states that flooding in small streams is expected with minor flooding in low-lying areas. The advisory is in place until early Saturday morning.
More rainfall is expected, with the flood advisory stating up to another two inches could fall in the coming days. KTNA will continue to monitor the status of local rivers and streams during this high-water event.
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