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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1123 AM AKDT Sun May 5 2024

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Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel and Nunivak Island
1123 AM AKDT Sun May 5 2024

...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.

* WHERE...The following area, Kuskokwim Delta.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...As of Sunday morning, the ice jam front is in the
  Tuluksak/Akiak area.  Both communities experienced high water and
  localized flooding as a result of small breakup jams.

Potential ice jams and associated high water may cause minor or
moderate flooding in Kwethluk and Akiachak.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Now is the time to take precautions. Where possible, move
    items to higher ground and prepare your community for
    possible flooding.

  - 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.

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.

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