High river conditions expected on Kenai and Sixmile River

Published 9:30 pm Sunday, June 30, 2019

High water conditions are expected across Southcentral Alaska and on the western Kenai Peninsula, according to a special weather statement from the National Weather Service.

The warning includes the Kenai River Sixmile River and the communities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, Cooper Landing, Whittier, Seward and Moose Pass.

Water levels are expected to continue and/or rise into action stage and bank-full conditions through the weekend. No significant impacts are expected along any of the rivers, the advisory said.

Other rivers receiving a high water warning include the Matanuska, Skwentna, Klutina and Talkeetna River. Eagle River, near Anchorage, is experienced elevated water conditions. Those attempting to cross the river should prepare for high, swift water, according to the advisory.