Flash Flood Watch
Issued by NWS Fairbanks, AK

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1042 AM AKDT Fri Aug 29 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, Walker Lake, Bettles, Ambler,
Huslia, Evansville, Allakaket, Red Dog Mine, Alatna, Shungnak,
Hughes, and Kobuk
1042 AM AKDT Fri Aug 29 2025

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Including the following areas, Noatak, Kobuk, and Koyukuk
  Rivers

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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
  continued rain. Flooding may occur in poorly drained areas.
  Rainfall is expected to taper off this evening.

* 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 will likely crest at
    Allakaket this evening with minor flooding. It is expected to
    crest in minor flood stage downstream at Hughes tomorrow
    evening.

    The Kobuk River has crested at Kobuk and will likely stay
    high through the weekend 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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