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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
221 PM AKDT Fri May 10 2024

.Ice jam flooding continues on the Kuskokwim River.

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Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Nunivak Island and Bethel
221 PM AKDT Fri May 10 2024

...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING FOR THE KUSKOKWIM RIVER...

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

* WHERE...The following area, the lower Kuskokwim River near Eek,
  Tuntuliak and other riverside communities.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...The Kuskokwim River is continuing to flood from Kwethluk
  downstream to the coastal communities.  Flooding of low lying and
  flood prone areas along the Kuskokwim River continues to be
  possible. Residents should be prepared for high water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - River-watch reconnaissance shows the Kuskokwim River breakup
    front was just upstream of Napakiak and firm ice is still in
    place downstream of Napakiak. Impounded water from the ice
    jam extends upstream as far as Kwethluk.  A significant
    amount of water is behind the front. Flooding from this water
    is likely.

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

Now is the time to take precautions. Where possible, move items to
higher ground and prepare your community for possible flooding.
Prepare 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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Baker