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Flood — Anchorage Muni To Bird Creek, AK

Jul 13, 2024

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

An extended period of moderate to heavy rainfall moved in with a deep moisture tap surging north around a deep upper level low drifting over Southwest. This moisture surge caused minor flooding on streams in Anchorage as well as widespread flooding of roadways with impacts to transportation.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1184550). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Anchorage Muni To Bird Creek, AK

This event is one of many recorded floods in Anchorage Muni To Bird Creek County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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