Avalanche — Anchorage Muni To Bird Creek, Alaska

2022-05-10 to 2022-05-17 · Anchorage Muni To Bird Creek, Alaska

Event narrative

Snowmelt flooding in the Copper River Basin, specifically Moose Creek near the town of Glennallen, AK, off the upper Moose Creek drainage. Flooding was reported at the Fire Station (2-4' of water), at the AT&T equipment building, the old DOT buildings, and the Library parking lot and the Legislative Information Office were sandbagged. Flood waters were also noted at the Bureau of Land Management parking areas and roadways, surrounding some of the cabins, and blocking the roads. Pictures and reports showed the river had high, swift, dangerous waters. The Gulkana River flooded as well. Newspaper article located here: https://www.countryjournal2020.com/2022/05/moose-creek-throws-tantrum-floods-lower.html.

Wider weather episode

Snowmelt flooding in the Copper River Basin, specifically along Moose Creek near the town of Glennallen, AK.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1050870. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.