Sitka’s landslide risk level increased from low to medium shortly after 7 p.m. tonight (9-8-26). That’s according to a local dashboard that tracks rainfall data to determine landslide risk.
A “medium” risk level means isolated landslides have occurred in Sitka with similarly intense rainfall in the past.
If medium or high risk level is reached, the level is retained for six hours, meaning Sitka remain at medium risk level until 1 a.m.
Visit sitkalandslide.org/ for risk level updates and recommendations for emergency preparedness.
