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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
301 PM AKDT Thu Aug 28 2025

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South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Noatak Valley-Upper
Kobuk Valleys-Lower Koyukuk Valley-Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including the cities of Noatak, Alatna, Shungnak, Huslia, Hughes,
Bettles, Kobuk, Allakaket, Evansville, Ambler, Red Dog Mine, and
Walker Lake
301 PM AKDT Thu Aug 28 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Including the following areas, Lower Koyukuk Valley,
  Noatak Valley, South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range, Upper
  Kobuk Valleys and Upper Koyukuk Valley.  This includes the cities
  of Walker Lake, Noatak, Red Dog Mine, Ambler, Shungnak, Kobuk,
  Huslia, Hughes, Allakaket, Bettles, Evansville, And Alatna.

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
  heavy rain. Flooding may occur in poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Heavy rainfall that caused rapid rises in headwater streams
    will continue to cause high water levels on main stem rivers
    through the weekend. The Koyukuk River has likely crested at
    Allakaket this afternoon with minor flooding. It is expected
    to crest in minor flood stage downstream at hughes tomorrow
    evening.

    The Kobuk River is cresting at Kobuk today and may stay high
    or have another rise through the end of the week due to
    continued rainfall.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons living along streams should stay alert and be prepared to
take action if a warning or advisory is issued, or flooding is
observed.

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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