Flood watch in effect for Denali National Park

Rainfall in Alaska's interior has led to a flood watch in Denali National Park thruogh Tuesday, July 5, 2016. (Image courtesy National Weather Service)
Rainfall in Alaska’s interior has led to a flood watch in Denali National Park through Tuesday, July 5, 2016. (Image courtesy National Weather Service)

A flood watch is in effect for parts of Interior Alaska.

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According to the National Weather Service, heavy rains over the past few days have caused water levels to rise around the Denali National Park, Healy, Carlo Creek and Kantishna.

More rain is in the forecast Monday in those areas.

The flood watch remains in effect through Tuesday afternoon.

The National Weather Service urges caution for those traveling on and near affected rivers and streams.

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