Wetter-Warnungen, Chase

Hydrologic Outlook issued July 19 at 11:43AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK ESFAFC * Yentna, Skwentna and Susitna River basins * Tonight through Monday Night Rainfall: * Widespread rainfall of 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain is expected in the Susitna Valley through Monday Night. Hydrologic Concerns: * Expect sharp rises on many small streams and rivers. Crests are expected to occur late Monday night into Tuesday for most streams and rivers, including the Yentna at Lake Creek. * Many lower locations along rivers such as gravel bars and other spots popular for camping and recreating may become inundated with water with rivers reaching bankfull conditions. * Heavy rain may result in localized ponding in low-lying areas and locations with poor drainage. Next Steps: * Residents along area streams as well as river users and recreators should anticipate higher than normal water levels and are advised to monitor weather and river forecasts. * Send weather or flooding reports to inws.ncep.noaa.gov/report/ or by calling 1-907-266-5127. * Reports on river conditions may be sent to the river forecast center by calling 1-907-266-5160.