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Flood Watch

National Weather Service Juneau AK

138 PM AKDT Sun Sep 20 2026



.A low pressure system will continue to affect the panhandle through

this weekend bringing prolonged rain combined with high freezing

levels to increase ice melt on glacier river systems. The heavy

rainfall and associated runoff will produce significant river rises

with the potential of minor flooding.



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Municipality of Skagway-Haines Borough and Klukwan-

Including the cities of Skagway, Haines, and White Pass

138 PM AKDT Sun Sep 20 2026



...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...



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

  possible.



* WHERE...The following area, Northern Inner Channels. This includes

  the cities of Skagway and Haines.



* WHEN...Through late tonight.



* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,

  creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - A series of lows will bring a prolonged period of rain combined

    with warmer temperatures aloft allowing for any precipitation

    falling into the region to remain as rain. Showers will continue

    to move through the area this afternoon and evening. Some of

    these showers could be heavy at times



    For the Skagway area, Up to an inch of rain is still possible

    through this afternoon into the overnight hours tonight. The

    Haines area could see anywhere from 0.5 to 1 inch of rain during

    the same time period.





PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,

television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.



Persons living along streams should stay alert and be prepared to

take action if a warning or advisory is issued, or flooding is

observed.



You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood

Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared

to take action should flooding develop.



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