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WGAK89 PAFG 241545 CCA
FLSAFG

Flood Statement...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
745 AM AKDT Fri May 24 2024

AKZ825-242345-
/O.COR.PAFG.FA.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240524T2345Z/
/00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Yukon Delta Coast AK-
745 AM AKDT Fri May 24 2024

...FLOOD WARNING FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM AKDT
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues.

* WHERE...Yukon River near Emmonak, Alakanuk, Nunam Iqua.

* WHEN...Until 345 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations is
  imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with
  water and may not be passable. Flooding as well as large blocks of
  ice being pushed onshore is possible. Water will remain high until
  the ice jam releases.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 820 AM AKDT Thursday,A trained river spotter reported an
    ice jam on Yukon River near Emmonak. Ice started moving at
    Emmonak at 4am Thursday, and then stopped at 6am Thursday
    with ice blocked up from bank to bank. Water at Emmonak and
    is flooding low lying areas, including the road to the
    airport. No structures are flooded as of Thursday, but that
    could change if ice shifts and water levels rise again.

  - Flooding is now occuring at Emmonak, and flooding is expected
    soon at Alakanuk and Nunam Iqua. Water can rise rapidly.

  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Emmonak, Alakanuk and Nunam Iqua.
  - http://www.weather.gov/aprfc

  - Please stay tuned to NOAA weather radio or your favorite local
  weather news source for updates on this situation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Move
valuable items to higher ground. Prepare for high water, and move to
a safe location on high ground. Be aware that water can rise very
rapidly with an ice jam and push ice onshore which could damage
buildings.

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LAT...LON 6280 16485 6280 16482 6281 16484 6296 16473
      6270 16406 6258 16418 6243 16515 6280 16486


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JB