WGAK87 PAJK 101042 RRA
FLSAJK

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Juneau AK
142 AM AKST Sat Jan 10 2026

.An atmospheric river with multiple surges of moisture has moved
into the panhandle. A brief, distinct lull in heavy rainfall is expe
the into Saturday afternoon for the Ketchikan area before another
surge of moderate to heavy rain returns going into Sunday.

AKZ330-101800-
/O.CON.PAJK.FA.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260110T1800Z/
/00000.N.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ketchikan Gateway Borough AK-
142 AM AKST Sat Jan 10 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues.

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

* WHEN...Until 900 AM AKST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 129 AM AKST, Rapid snowmelt is also occurring and will
    combine with rain to cause minor flooding. Minor flooding is
    ongoing, especially near Ward Lake. Between 4 and 6 inches of
    rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5
    inches are possible through Saturday afternoon with another
    round of heavier rainfall expected Saturday night moving into
    Sunday.

  - For Lake Connell Dam:
    At 4:10pm the stage was 252.2 feet.
    Flood Stage is 252 feet.

    Impacts:
    At 251 feet: Water will begin to approach low lying areas of
    trails and picnic areas around Ward Lake.

    At 252 feet: 2 feet of water will be going over the emergency
    spillway which will produce minor flooding of areas around
    the Ward Lake recreation area with trails and Last Chance
    campground being inundated.

    At 254.0 feet: Moderate flooding will occur around the Ward
    Lake recreation area with significant flooding of campgrounds
    and trails. Water will be over the road near the bridge
    across Ward Creek with possible debris impacting the bridge.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

&&

LAT...LON 5546 13168 5545 13165 5544 13163 5541 13166
      5540 13170 5542 13173


$$

NM