Warming temperatures on Monday and moderate to heavy rainfall on Tuesday will result in minor flooding for areas near the Taiya River. Uncertainty on rainfall rates and duration could have water crest higher than expected or flooding duration longer than expected. Highest rainfall rates are expected around Tuesday afternoon with rates being as high as 0.25 inches per hour. * WHAT. Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt. * WHERE. The Taiya River near areas along low-lying portions of the Chilkoot Trail. * WHEN. Until 400 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor-drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 329 AM AKDT, Minor flooding is expected to begin shortly, especially near the Taiya River. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches are possible. - For Taiya River near Skagway: At 3:00am the stage was 15.2 feet. Flood Stage is 16.5 feet. Forecast: A crest around 16.6 feet is expected around 10:00pm Tuesday. Water levels will go above bankfull stage around noon Tuesday. Water levels will go above minor flood stage around Tuesday evening. For West Creek near Skagway: At 3:00am the stage was 16.5 feet. Flood Stage is 26.5 feet.
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