928
WGAK69 PAFG 062343
FFAAFG

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
343 PM AKDT Mon May 6 2024

AKZ833-072345-
/O.EXT.PAFG.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-240508T0200Z/
/00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Yukon Flats-
Including the cities of Stevens Village, Circle, Beaver, The
Steese Highway north of MP 124, Central, Venetie, and Fort Yukon
343 PM AKDT Mon May 6 2024

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

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible.

* WHERE...Circle

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...As of mid-day Sunday, not much change has been reported
  and the Yukon River breakup front is roughly 30 miles upstream of
  Circle, near Coal Creek.  There is a 20 mile run of dense ice
  upstream the breakup front.  Residents of Circle should be aware
  that the breakup front is approaching.  No overbank flooding has
  been reported yet.  However as the breakup front moves downstream,
  it is likely that small jams may form and release, leading to
  fluctuating water levels and potential minor or moderate flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - If you live near or along the Yukon River near Circle stay
    alert and be prepared to take action.

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

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.

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

&&

$$