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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
135 PM AKDT Thu May 2 2024

.Areas of flooding will be possible as snowmelt continues across the
Copper River Basin, causing rapid rises on local rivers and streams
through the weekend.

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Copper River Basin-
Including the cities of Eureka, Slana, McCarthy, Paxson, and
Glennallen
135 PM AKDT Thu May 2 2024

...FLOOD WATCH FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING
FOR THE COPPER RIVER BASIN AND TRIBUTARIES...

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

* WHERE...The following area, Copper River Basin.  This includes the
  cities of Glennallen, Eureka, Mccarthy, Paxson, And Slana.

* WHEN...Through Monday evening.

* 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. Storm drains and
  ditches may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Snowmelt flooding continues across portions of the Copper
    River Basin.  Daytime high temperatures in the 50s, with
    nighttime lows above freezing at most locations, will
    continue to melt snow cover across the region, especially at
    higher elevations. The will cause local rivers and streams to
    rise and areas of flooding will be possible.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons living along streams should stay alert and be prepared to
take action if a warning or advisory is issued, or flooding is
observed.

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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Baker