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Flood Watch

National Weather Service Anchorage AK

1147 AM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024



.Periods of moderate to heavy rain over the past 24 hours have 

saturated the hillsides around Kodiak.  Some landslides have already 

been reported.  Additional rainfall of 2-3 inches is possible 

through early Saturday.  Movement of saturated soils and areas of 

overburden are possible as rainfall continues in the area.



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Kodiak Island-

Including the cities of Kodiak City

1147 AM AKDT Thu Apr 18 2024



...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING FOR KODIAK 

ISLAND...



* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.



* WHERE...The following area, Kodiak Island.  This includes the city 

  of Kodiak City.



* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.



* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate to excessive rainfall has resulted 

  in saturated soils across the watch area and may cause possible 

  landslides in areas of steep terrain.  Small streams and rivers 

  could see considerable rises and some flooding is also possible.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - A large area of moisture will continue to move into Kodiak

    Island over the next 48 hours.  An additional 2-3 inches of

    rainfall is possible in the watch area through Saturday

    morning.



  - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



  - Stay away from steep barren hillsides due to the landslide 

  danger.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Stay tuned to further developments on weather.gov/Anchorage or by 

listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for 

further information.



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