KPB Alerts

08/03/2026

*** Update: The previous day's Flood Watch for the Seward area has been cancelled by the National Weather Service. ***

07/28/2026

The U.S. Tsunami Warning Center has determined that there is not a tsunami threat from the 7.1 earthquake that occurred in Kyushu, Japan.

07/21/2026

The US National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska has issued a wind advisory from 1:00 AM to noon on Thursday with the greatest anticipated impacts being along Cook Inlet beaches from the Kenai River to Nikiski. Sustained winds of 15 to 30 MPH gusting between 35 to 50 MPH is expected with waves potentially reaching 8 to 12 feet.

Updated information can be found at weather.gov/Anchorage

Head to https://info.kpb.us/pages/weather for best practices and sign up for local emergency alerts through KPB Alerts at https://my.kpb.us/users/sign_in

‼ Wind Advisories have been issued for Anchorage and the Western Kenai Peninsula through Thursday!
Winds will be increasing across these areas at different times, so check the timing below.
See our website to check-in on the Wind Advisories and plan accordingly.

For the latest, check weather.gov/Anchorage

07/19/2026

The US National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska has issued a flood warning for Seward until 10 AM Tuesday. Expect low lying areas and roads to be impacted. Use caution when traveling the area.

You can find current road conditions on https://511.Alaska.gov or by calling 511.

Go to https://info.KPB.us/pages/flooding-landslides for best practices and preparedness tips.

A Flood Warning is in effect for Seward through 10 AM AKDT Tuesday. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Water levels will crest Monday morning through Monday afternoon, then quickly begin to fall Monday night through Tuesday.

07/02/2026

See the below updated information regarding the response last night to the Martha Fire ( #344) from Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection - DFFP.

As we head into the July 4th weekend, now is a good time to take stock of your own preparedness! Head over to https://info.kpb.us/pages/preparedness-guide for best practices and other information. Don't forget to sign up at https://my.kpb.us/users/sign_in to receive local emergency alerts.

This map shows the vicinity of the Martha Fire. A variety of resources made for a quick response to the Martha Fire ( #344) yesterday, near Soldotna, AK. The fire was reported around 6 PM last night…

07/02/2026

Updated information from Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection - DFFP. Again, no evacuations have been recommended.

6:30 PM – At 5:45 PM on Wednesday, the Martha Fire ( #344) was reported near Pavilion Drive and Martha Cir., near Soldotna, AK. Engines and helitack on scene are actively protecting structures…

07/02/2026

July 1, 2026, 6:40PM:
Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection - DFFP and Central Emergency Services are responding to the Martha Fire ( #344) in the Mackey Lake area. No evacuations are anticipated. Expect increased traffic and equipment in the area as responders work on containment.

This post will be updated as information becomes available.

07/01/2026

ANNUAL SPARK-FREE REMINDER: Do your part; no sparks – no wildfire starts!

The sale or discharge of fireworks is prohibited within the Kenai Peninsula Borough. This is a critical reminder when dry conditions are present across the landscape.

The only exception is for public displays controlled and coordinated by a municipality or an approved, licensed organization.
Visit https://info.kpb.us for wildfire preparedness info, best practices, and to sign up for local emergency alerting!

06/18/2026

Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection - DFFP crews are continuing work on the ( #204) and you can find further updates as they're posted through https://akfireinfo.com and at Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection - DFFP. Please use caution as equipment moves in and out of the area. Your continued caution will help keep them safe.

Now is a good time to take stock of your own preparedness! Head over to https://info.kpb.us/pages/preparedness-guide for best practices and other information. Don't forget to register your cell phone through https://my.kpb.us/users/sign_in to receive local emergency alerts.

DFFP helicopters conducting water drops on the Grandview Fire on Wednesday. Photo credit: Matt Snyder/DFFP Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Grandview Fire ( #204), which now sits…

06/18/2026

Update from Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection - DFFP on the wildfire response in Sterling. No evacuations are currently needed but expect the response to be significant for some time. Please yield to responders.

This shared post will be updated as information becomes available by Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection - DFFP.

Photo of smoke column from fire ( #204) in Sterling, AK. Photo Credit/DFFP 9:00 PM – The Grandview Fire ( #204) is now estimated at 50 acres. The retardant tankers are currently working on the …