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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
349 PM AKDT Wed May 1 2024

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Central Interior-
Including the cities of Lake Minchumina, Rampart, Minto, Tanana,
and Manley Hot Springs
349 PM AKDT Wed May 1 2024

...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Along the Tanana River from 6 miles downstream of Manley
  Hot Springs

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Be prepared for fluctuating water levels and flooding as
  the ice jam moves downriver.  It is possible for the current jam
  to degrade and to reform further downstream.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - An ice jam has formed ~6 miles downstream of Manley and is
    causing minor flooding at the community park along the
    slough.  As of midday Wednesday, the River Watch team reports
    that this jam does not appear to be strong.

    However, ice is still in place and looks strong at the jam
    point which caused flooding in 2022. It is possible that when
    the jam just down stream of Manley breaks, that it will form
    back up near the 2022 location, but the flooding should not
    become much worse than it is currently. When the jam finally
    releases and ice flushes further down stream, river levels
    are expected to come back down in the Manley area.

    There is not significant ice upstream of Manley.

  - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc

  - Please stay tuned to NOAA weather radio or your favorite local
  weather news source for updates on this situation.
  - If you live by the Tanana River near Manly Hot Springs 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.

Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.

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

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