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WGAK88 PAFC 261935
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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1035 AM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025

.Flooding continues along the Anchor River due to an ice jam and 
runoff from heavy rainfall that fell over the weekend.

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Western Kenai Peninsula AK-
1035 AM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...the Anchor River near Anchor Point Road downstream of the 
  Sterling Highway and the Anchor River State Recreation Area, with 
  additional flooding along the Sterling Highway near mile marker 
  160 and 161 (Blackwater Bend).

* WHEN...Until 900 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying 
  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams 
  continue to rise due to excess runoff from rainfall. Low-water 
  crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. 
  Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10 AM AKST, Emergency Management reported that severe
    flooding continues along the Anchor River and conditions
    remain unchanged.  Flooding continued along the Anchor River
    near the Old Sterling Highway and along the Sterling Highway
    near mile marker 160 and 161 (Blackwater Bend). Flooding is
    ongoing on the Anchor River.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

  - If you live near or along the Anchor River stay alert and be 
  prepared to take action.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, 
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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LAT...LON 5979 15186 5976 15174 5973 15168 5977 15155
      5974 15152 5971 15159 5971 15171 5977 15186
      5977 15187 5978 15186


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