Flood Advisory

Heavy rain overnight into this morning has led to a rise in Montana Creek. The creek is expected to crest this morning then fall back below minor flood by this afternoon as rain rates lower.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Montana Creek near areas near the low water crossing on Montana Creek Road and near Back Loop Road at the Montana Creek bridge.

* WHEN...Until 145 PM AKDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1024 AM AKDT, river gauge reports indicate rises in water levels from heavy rain across the advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, especially near Montana Creek. Between 1.25 and 1.75 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible. - For Montana Creek at Back Loop Bridge: At 10:00am the stage was 14.9 feet. Flood Stage is 14.5 feet. Forecast: A crest around 15.0 feet is expected around 11:00am Sunday.

Impacts: At 14.5 feet: Water begins flowing over the low water crossing on Montana Creek Road. Bankfull conditions at the gauge with water starting to inundate adjacent undeveloped fields along Mendenhall Loop Road. At 15.5 feet: Up to one half foot of water will flow over the low water crossing on Montana Creek Road after the community gardens. Water will approach and begin to inundate yards of residences along the Northwest side of Mendenhall Loop Road.