{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.0b03a1059a8e250d3c2356bab0f22a60fc86f43e.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Hydrologic Outlook issued July 19 at 2:24PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-19","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.0b03a1059a8e250d3c2356bab0f22a60fc86f43e.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Anchorage AK"},"word_count":154,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Hydrologic Outlook: Hydrologic Outlook issued July 19 at 2:24PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK\n\n**Severity:** Unknown\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** McCarthy\n**Issued by:** NWS Anchorage AK\n**Sent:** 2026-07-19T14:24:00-08:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-19T14:24:00-08:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-20T16:00:00-08:00\n\n## Description\nESFAFC\n\nLocal reports and river gage data indicate a glacier dammed lake\nrelease on the Kennicott River near McCarthy.  Water levels on the\nKennicott are currently rising and will continue to rise over the\nnext 24-48 hours, cresting at or prior to Monday evening.\n\nAt this time, the river is expected to crest below minor flood\nstage.  Widespread flooding is not anticipated, although the\nfollowing hazards will be present:\n\n-Significant water level rises (feet/day)\n-Bank erosion: Fast moving water may undercut riverbanks\n-Debris: Increased flow can carry large debris, including trees and\nwood\n\nRecreationalists, hikers and packrafters in the McCarthy area and\nalong the Kennicott River should exercise extreme caution.  Avoid\nparking vehicles and camping near the immediate riverbanks.  Do not\nattempt to cross fast flowing water."}