Flood advisories issued for Anchorage and Moose Creek areas
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Published: Oct. 9, 2022 at 11:09 AM AKDT|Updated: Oct. 9, 2022 at 3:13 PM AKDT
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - At 1:04 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for Moose Creek that is in effect until 10 p.m. Sunday.
Shortly after 1 p.m., river gauges showed a rise in water levels from heavy rain at Oilwell Road in Moose Creek.
Minor flooding is expected to happen soon.
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“Heavy rain has caused flooding of Moose Creek at Oilwell Rd with reports of half a foot of water ponded on the road,” the National Weather Service says.
At 9:40 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for Anchorage that is in effect until 4 p.m. Sunday.
The National Weather Service advises to not drive in the area or on flooded roads and to be aware of your surroundings.
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