Flood — Matanuska Valley, Alaska

2023-09-01 to 2023-09-02 · near Wasilla, Matanuska Valley, Alaska

Event narrative

Heavy rains in the Matanuska Valley, specifically around Hatcher's Pass and the Enchanted Forest Subdivision in Houston, AK, reported minor flooding from 1-2 inches of rainfall that fell over the course of the 24 hour period September 1, 2023.

Wider weather episode

Saturated conditions from preceding storms, combined with widespread heavy rainfall of 1-2 inches over a 24 hour period, across the Susitna and Matanuska River Valleys Sept 1, 2023. These conditions and widespread, consistent rainfall pushed streams to bankfull with large swaths of the valleys experiencing minor flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1129879. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.