NOTN- Local officials are warning residents of imminent flooding, with the river crest now predicted to occur earlier than previously anticipated, potentially before noon tomorrow.
Sabrina Grubitz, Tlingit and Haida Public Safety Manager and incident commander for the 2025 flood response, announced this evening that the National Weather Service has moved up the flooding timeline by four to six hours. Flooding could begin as early as 8 AM.
“Tomorrow we are looking somewhere before noon, and certainly, if individuals have not evacuated the flood zone at this point in time, they’re highly encouraged to evacuate immediately and get out of out of that area.” Said Grubitz, “We could see flooding as as early as eight or so, so making sure that individuals are prepped and ready before they go to sleep tonight.”
The situation is developing rapidly, and officials stress the importance of taking immediate precautions to ensure personal safety.
