Flood — Matanuska Valley, Alaska

2025-01-24 to 2025-01-26 · near Palmer, Matanuska Valley, Alaska

Event narrative

An avalanche slid into the Little Susitna River blocking the river flow and flooding roads near the river; including the Government Peak Campground. River flow would eventually erode the blockage and restore flow to the river.

Wider weather episode

An avalanche slid into the Little Susitna River blocking much of the river flow and flooding roads and a campground upstream along the riverbank.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1236585. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.