Hydrologic Outlook

ESFAFC

* Yentna and Skwentna River basins

* Saturday Night through Monday Night

Rainfall:

* Widespread rainfall of 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain is expected in the western Susitna Valley through Monday Night.

Hydrologic Concerns:

* Expect sharp rises on many small streams and rivers. Crests are expected to occur on 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.