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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
351 PM AKDT Sat May 4 2024

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Eielson AFB and Salcha-Fairbanks Metro Area-
Including the cities of North Pole, Fairbanks, Fox, The
Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, Eielson AFB, Moose
Creek, Fort Wainwright, Ester, Salcha, and Harding Lake
351 PM AKDT Sat May 4 2024

...FLOOD WATCH FOR SNOWMELT IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch is cancelled for Northern , including the following
areas, Eielson AFB and Salcha and Fairbanks Metro Area. This
includes the cities of Eielson Afb, Salcha, Moose Creek, Harding
Lake, The Richardson Highway From Mp 317 To Mp 346, Fairbanks, Fort
Wainwright, Ester, North Pole, And Fox.

The flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch is being
cancelled.

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Yukon Flats-
Including the cities of Venetie, The Steese Highway north of MP
124, Central, Stevens Village, Beaver, Fort Yukon, and Circle
351 PM AKDT Sat May 4 2024

...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT AKDT
TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Circle

* WHEN...From midnight AKDT tonight through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...As of midday Saturday, the Yukon River breakup front is
  50 miles upstream of Circle, near Coal Creek.  There is a 20 mile
  run of dense ice above the breakup front.  Residents of Circle
  should be aware that the breakup front is approaching.  If the
  breakup front doesn`t stall, it will likely reach Circle early
  Sunday morning.  Water levels in Eagle during breakup were within
  bank, so the ingredients for a major
  or catastrophic flood like last year are not present.  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...

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

  - If you live near or along the Yukon River 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.

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

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