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Flood Advisory

National Weather Service Juneau AK

452 PM AKST Tue Feb 3 2026



.Multiple fronts associated with an atmospheric river are currently 

moving over the southern panhandle, including Ketchikan. Efficient 

rainfall with unseasonably warm temperatures and snow levels has 

lead to localized flooding near the Ward Lake area. As the front 

departs through late this afternoon, water levels may briefly dip 

below minor flood stage into Tuesday evening; however, the next 

frontal passage moving in tonight is expected to bring sufficient 

rainfall to bring conditions back into minor flood.



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Ketchikan Gateway Borough AK-

452 PM AKST Tue Feb 3 2026



...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST WEDNESDAY...



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



* WHERE...Ward Lake near areas near the Ward Lake recreational area.



* WHEN...Until 300 PM AKST Wednesday.



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



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 445 PM AKST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain across the

    advisory area. Minor flooding is expected to begin shortly,

    especially near Ward Lake. Between 1.5 and 2.0 inches of rain

    have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 3.0 inches

    are possible.



  - For Lake Connell Dam:

    At 8:00am Tuesday morning the stage was 251.8 feet.

    Flood Stage is 252.0 feet.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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

television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.



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LAT...LON 5546 13168 5545 13165 5544 13163 5541 13166

      5540 13170 5542 13173





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