Anchorage, AK Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth and road condition may be unsafe. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio... or your local radio and TV stations.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We provide a wider range of issued warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Anchorage.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Hydrologic Outlook issued July 26 at 1:18PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

ESFAFG Rainfall of 1-2 inches, heaviest across the Central Brooks Range, will cause rising waters on rivers and streams including the Sag, Kuparuk, Colville, Koyukuk, through the weekend. Fast- running streams may see very rapid rises, so outdoor recreators should pay special attention to fast moving streams as well as inundation of gravel bars.

Flood Advisory issued July 25 at 8:03AM AKDT until July 28 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

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