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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1144 AM AKDT Fri May 3 2024

.Warm temperatures are leading to rapid snowmelt along and near the
Tanana River.  This may lead to high water flows and minor flooding
near the river.

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Eielson AFB and Salcha-Fairbanks Metro Area-
Including the cities of Fairbanks, Salcha, Fort Wainwright, The
Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, North Pole, Harding
Lake, Ester, Eielson AFB, Moose Creek, and Fox
1144 AM AKDT Fri May 3 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 Friday morning, the Tanana 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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