Sep 27, 2017
A strong atmospheric river moved over Southeast Alaska from September 26th through the 28th. There was a long southwest fetch of subtropical moisture that was pointed at the region. This stream of moisture produced moderate to heavy rain over most of the area but there was moderate flooding along the Taiya River near Skagway and impacted the Chilkoot trail. The Taiya River rose about 4 feet and went above minor flood stage at 0600AKDT on September 27 and then above moderate flood stage at 0830AK
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 723451). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Taiya Inlet County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.