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Flood Watch
Issued: 4:30 PM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following area, Southern Inner Channels. This includes the cities of Ketchikan And Metlakatla. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations. Street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Isolated landslides are possible in areas of steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain amounts for the Ketchikan and Annette Island area have reached around 4 to 6 inches, with higher rain totals up to 8 inches falling by the morning along favoring southern facing mountain sides. While the heavy rain has largely ended this morning, the multiple rounds of heavy rainfall from Thursday and overnight keep potential for flooding and ponding over roads into the morning hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. 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. All residents on or near mountain slopes should be prepared for possible landslides. &&
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