Monday was met with widespread flooding in the city of Seward. Severe flooding forced the city to declare a state of emergency. The city has signed a disaster declaration and the Red Cross is on scene setting up shelters for victims.
Seward expects rain overnight, and Alaska State Troopers are recommending the voluntary evacuation of residents in low-lying areas. Seward residents, though, are not too worried yet.
Seward expects rain over night, and Alaska State Troopers are recommending the voluntary evacuation of residents in low-lying areas. Seward residents, though, are not too worried yet.
Record high temperatures, high winds and flooding have wreaked havoc across Southcentral Alaska Monday. The city of Seward has declared a state of emergency after extensive, weeklong flooding. The Seward Highway was closed at Mile 12 through Monday afternoon and the Seward airport remains closed.
Alaska State Troopers say the Seward Highway is closed at Mile Four due to flooding. There's about six inches of moving water on the highway. Officials say Nash Road also is cut off. And troopers are closing Salmon Creek Road and evacuating people.
The city of Seward has declared a state of emergency for the community due to flooding that has been taking place Monday. Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor John Williams also is working with the governor's office to declare a state of emergency for Seward.
