Weather Alerts for Palmer Alaska

Issued by the National Weather Service

Flood Advisory  FLOOD ADVISORY   Flood Advisory
PALMER ALASKA

Areas Affected:
Copper River Basin
Effective: Thu, 7/25 12:03pm Updated: Fri, 7/26 11:30pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 7/28 4:00pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
Glacier dammed Hidden Lake near McCarthy is currently releasing.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by a glacier-dammed lake outburst is
expected.

* WHERE...Kennicott River near Near Mccarthy.

* WHEN...Until noon AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas is
likely.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 751 AM AKDT, river gauge reports indicate rises in water
levels from a glacier-dammed lake outburst near McCarthy.
Minor flooding is likely or expected to begin shortly,
especially along the Kennicott River near McCarthy.
- Inherent uncertainty in initial glacier lake volume will
result in varying crest height and timing.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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