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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1143 AM AKDT Thu May 9 2024

.Overland flooding of tundra from the Kuskokwim River have continued
to impact locations on the river, including Kwethluk.

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Kuskokwim Delta AK-
1143 AM AKDT Thu May 9 2024

...FLOOD WARNING FOR KWEETHLUK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM AKDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by impounded water from ice jams continues.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim River near Kwethluk.

* WHEN...Until 1230 PM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding on the Kuskokwim River. alternate channels and
  sloughs is ongoing. Low roads, infrastructure and homes near the
  river continue to be threatened or flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1137 AM AKDT, the River Watch Team reported impounded
    water on the Kuskokwim River had moved downstream, but high
    flows can be expected to continue. Additional rises are
    possible as the surrounding countryside continues to drain.

  - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

  - If you live near or along the 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.

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LAT...LON 6082 16130 6076 16129 6075 16148 6078 16155
      6084 16169 6087 16155


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Baker