Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Anchorage, AK

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1247 PM AKDT Mon May 6 2024

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Kuskokwim Delta AK-
1247 PM AKDT Mon May 6 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 AM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...the Kuskokwim River near Tuluksak.

* WHEN...Until 1145 AM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways and surrounding homes in Tuluksak.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1239 PM AKDT, Riverwatch Team reported an ice jam on the
    Kuskokwim River near Tuluksak. Impounding water due to the
    ice jam will cause rapid river rises upstream.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

  - If you live near or along Kuskokwim River stay alert and be
  prepared to take action.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments on weather.gov/Anchorage or by
listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for
further information.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 6122 16099 6112 16074 6105 16087 6101 16092
      6107 16108 6110 16121 6114 16114 6117 16107


$$

Baker