Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Fairbanks, AK

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1048 AM AKDT Fri May 3 2024

.Warm temperatures are leading to rapid snowmelt along and near the
Tanana River including the Rosie Creek subdivision.

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Fairbanks Metro Area AK-
1048 AM AKDT Fri May 3 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is expected.

* WHERE...Tanana River near Rosie Creek Subdivision.

* WHEN...Until 945 AM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...As of Friday morning, water was encroaching on some
  roads in the Rosie Creek neighborhood. Residents should be aware
  of rising groundwater levels and move belongings to higher ground.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1044 AM AKDT, Groundwater levels in the Rosie Creek
    neighborhood are high due to snowmelt and high river levels
    on the Tanana.  Ground water will stay high or increase with
    the Tanana over the next week.
  - For Tanana River at Fairbanks:
    At 10:15am the stage was 24.36 feet.
    Flood Stage is 24.5 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/aprfc

  - If you live near or along Tanana River stay alert and be
  prepared to take action.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

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LAT...LON 6483 14791 6480 14778 6474 14800 6478 14805


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