Susitna River at Gold Creek to reach record height by Saturday
The Susitna river at Gold Creek north of Talkeetna is at minor flood stage and water continues to rise. Forecasts say the Susitna River at Gold Creek might reach record
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Sand bag efforts underway in Talkeetna - 11 am
Sandbag efforts are underway in Talkeetna. The Talkeetna Fire Department requests volunteers to report to the Fire House on the Spur road to load the sandbags on to trucks heading
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
Willow Creek rising: Evacuation notice for residents on Shirley Town Drive in Willow
Mat-Su Emergency Operations has issued an evacuation notice to residents of Willow on Shirley Town Drive. Rising waters on Willow Creek are fast-moving and quickly eroding the banks. Willow Creekside
Northern Valley Road Closures due to Flooding
Yoder Rd closed before the bridge. Back Access via Montana Ck Road recommended for 4wd only (careful!). Kalispell Rd behind Sr Center is closed and severely eroded. Petersville at mile
Rising Talkeetna river crests Mercedes Road - River Subdivision evacuation called
The Talkeetna River has risen to 12 feet as of 11 am today. Water has crested the bank and is flowing on Mercedes Road in East Talkeetna. The Fire Department
Cancelled due to weather
Willow Elementary, Talkeetna Elementary, and Su Valley High School have cancelled all after-school activities today. The Talkeetna Elementary PTA meeting scheduled for this afternoon has been cancelled. Talkeetna Community Schools
Flood warning for Montana Creek bridge at Yoder Road
Mat Su Emergency Services has issued a warning for the Montana Creek at Yoder road area – High water has eroded about 15 feet of dyke at the bridge on
High waters after heavy rains have flood watchers on guard
Mat Su Emergency Services are keeping an eye on Northern Susitna Valley watersheds this week, as saturated soils and heavy rains have brought many streams and rivers full to the