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Flood Watch
Issued: 10:05 PM Sep. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * 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...From 10 PM AKDT this evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations. There is a potential for isolated landslides in steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple bands of rain are expected to move into and through the southern panhandle, and confidence continues to rise for the timing and expected amounts. Rain is expected to start Thursday night. The heaviest rainfall period is Friday afternoon into Saturday morning. Event totals are expected to be around 5 to 7 inches for the systems. 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. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. &&
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