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Flood Watch
Issued: 6:31 AM Jan. 10, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following areas, Eastern Gulf Coast and Central Inner Channels. This includes the cities of Gustavus, Hoonah, Tenakee Springs, Elfin Cove, Pelican, Angoon, And Juneau. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Storm drains and ditches are clogged with snow that may cause ponding of water in these poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Around 0.75" to 1.50" of rain occurred today along the Icy Strait corridor and Juneau area. Numerous reports of ongoing flooding over roadways and parking lots due rain and runoff across the Juneau and Hoonah areas today. Heavy rain will continue to fall on the existing snowpack which lead to increased runoff and ponding of water in poor drainage areas during the watch time frame. Through Saturday evening, an additional 0.75 to 1.25 inches for the Icy Strait corridor, with localized higher amounts possible, especially for Juneau. Depending on how culverts and storm drains behave during this upcoming rain, along with the additional rainfall of around 0.75 to 2.5 inches, with higher amounts near Juneau, the flood watch may be extended into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Flooding may occur in poor drainage areas. Storm drains should be kept clear of debris as much as possible. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 4:32 AM Jan. 10, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...The following area, Juneau. * WHEN...Until 900 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Storm drains and ditches are clogged with snow, ice, and other debris. Ponding of water in areas is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 727 PM AKST, NWS Staff reported rain and snowmelt are causing minor flooding. Between 1.0 and 2.0 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible. The existing deep snowpack is not expected to produce much, if any, runoff. Recently fallen snow on areas previously cleared of the existing snowpack are expected to produce the highest runoff from rapid snowmelt. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. &&
Civil Emergency Message
Issued: 2:31 AM Jan. 10, 2026 – National Weather Service
...CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU AVALANCHE EVACUATION ADVISORY... The following message is transmitted at the request of the City and Borough of Juneau Managers Office. This is an avalanche evacuation Advisory. The potential for avalanches in all known slide paths continues. Avalanches remain very likely due to recent snowfall, warmer temperatures and rain at high elevations. An emergency shelter is available at Centennial Hall. Emergency response crews are staged to respond in the event of an avalanche. Please limit travel in avalanche exposed areas. The Alaska Department of Transportation closed Thane Road at the avalanche gates at noon, Friday January 9th. You can find more information online at juneau.org.
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