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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
208 PM AKDT Sat May 4 2024

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Yukon Flats-
Including the cities of Beaver, The Steese Highway north of MP
124, Fort Yukon, Stevens Village, Venetie, Central, and Circle
208 PM AKDT Sat May 4 2024

...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM NOW 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.

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Eielson AFB and Salcha-Fairbanks Metro Area-
Including the cities of North Pole, Fairbanks, Moose Creek,
Salcha, The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, Eielson
AFB, Fox, Fort Wainwright, Ester, and Harding Lake
208 PM AKDT Sat May 4 2024

...FLOOD WATCH FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Tanana River from Salcha to Fairbanks.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

As of Saturday afternoon, the Tanana River at Fairbanks is near
bankful, with water levels rising upstream at Big Delta.  The Tanana
will continue to rise with increasing temperatures; highest daily
stages will be in the late afternoon/early evening and lowest daily
stages in the morning.  Flooding may occur from the Tanana, nearby
tributaries or groundwater.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - High water due to snowmelt is pushing through the Tanana
    Basin.

  - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc

  - If you live near or along Tanana 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.

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