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Flood Watch
Issued: 12:18 AM Sep. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Including the following areas, Fairbanks, North Pole, Two Rivers, Fort Wainwright, Ester, and Fox * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Heavy rain may result in minor flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The Chena River is running higher than normal and will continue to be high through the week. Showers will continue through the end of the week, with storm total rainfall of 1.5"-3.00" having already been recorded. Combined with already saturated soils, this amount of rain will bring the Chena and Little Chena Rivers above minor flood stage beginning Thursday afternoon into Friday. A flood advisory is out for the Chena River. - This means low-lying and typical flood-prone areas may experience areas of flooding through the end of the week as water levels gradually rise then fall. In addition, other creeks and streams in the vicinity will be running at elevated levels. As the ground is already saturated and may struggle to hold more water, there could also be pooling and ponding of water across the area which may make travel difficult in localized spots. - For more updated river information, please refer to water.noaa.gov or weather.gov/aprfc - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc 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 the latest forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 6:47 PM Sep. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 AM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Chena River Basin from Moose Creek Dam to the end of Chena Hot Springs Road. * WHEN...Until 845 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated. Ponding of water in areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1042 AM AKDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain across the advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, especially near Chena River. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are possible in the advisory area. - For Chena River below Hunts Creek near Two Rivers : At 10:00am the stage was 14.9 feet. Flood Stage is 17.2 feet. Forecast: A crest around 16.2 feet is expected at 10:00am Friday. - For Chena River below Moose Creek dam: At 10:00am the stage was 22.1 feet. Flood Stage is 24.5 feet. Forecast: A crest around 25.0 feet is expected at 4:00am Saturday. - For Chena River near Two Rivers: At 10:00am the stage was 19.4 feet. Flood Stage is 19.5 feet. Forecast: A crest around 20.1 feet is expected at 10:00pm Thursday. - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc 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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