Flash Flood Watch
Issued by NWS Fairbanks, AK
Issued by NWS Fairbanks, AK
903 WGAK69 PAFG 042351 FFAAFG Flood Watch National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 351 PM AKDT Sat May 4 2024 AKZ840-844-050100- /O.CAN.PAFG.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-240508T1800Z/ /00000.0.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Eielson AFB and Salcha-Fairbanks Metro Area- Including the cities of North Pole, Fairbanks, Fox, The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, Eielson AFB, Moose Creek, Fort Wainwright, Ester, Salcha, and Harding Lake 351 PM AKDT Sat May 4 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH FOR SNOWMELT IS CANCELLED... The Flood Watch is cancelled for Northern , including the following areas, Eielson AFB and Salcha and Fairbanks Metro Area. This includes the cities of Eielson Afb, Salcha, Moose Creek, Harding Lake, The Richardson Highway From Mp 317 To Mp 346, Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Ester, North Pole, And Fox. The flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch is being cancelled. $$ AKZ833-060000- /O.CON.PAFG.FA.A.0003.240505T0800Z-240507T1900Z/ /00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Yukon Flats- Including the cities of Venetie, The Steese Highway north of MP 124, Central, Stevens Village, Beaver, Fort Yukon, and Circle 351 PM AKDT Sat May 4 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...Circle * WHEN...From midnight AKDT tonight through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...As of midday Saturday, the Yukon River breakup front is 50 miles upstream of Circle, near Coal Creek. There is a 20 mile run of dense ice above the breakup front. Residents of Circle should be aware that the breakup front is approaching. If the breakup front doesn`t stall, it will likely reach Circle early Sunday morning. Water levels in Eagle during breakup were within bank, so the ingredients for a major or catastrophic flood like last year are not present. However as the breakup front moves downstream, it is likely that small jams may form and release, leading to fluctuating water levels and potential minor or moderate flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc - If you live near or along the Yukon River stay alert and be prepared to take action. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. && $$