Ken's Beach, Alaska

Rain showers following a strong system continues through Friday morning, keeping potential for flooding along small creeks. Multiple waves moving up brought persistent moderate to heavy rain for much of the southern half of the panhandle, with the heaviest rain expected through Thursday night. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following areas, Central Inner Channels, Southern Inner Channels and Southeast Gulf Coast. This includes the cities of Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, And Wrangell. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations. Street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Isolated landslides are possible in areas of steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain amounts have reached around 3 to 5 inches, with higher rain totals falling by the morning along favoring southern facing mountain sides. While the heavy rain has largely ended this morning, the multiple rounds of heavy rainfall from Thursday and overnight keep potential for flooding and ponding over roads into the morning hours. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. The ongoing rains could swamp boats. Mariners should check their vessels immediately. All residents on or near mountain slopes should be prepared for possible landslides.