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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1146 AM AKDT Wed Aug 27 2025

.Heavy rainfall that caused rapid rises in headwater streams will
continue to cause water level rises on main stem rivers through the
end of the week.  The Koyukuk River is expected to crest at
Allakaket overnight on Wednesday, timing of the Alatna River crest
at the confluence with the Koyukuk may be coincident.

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.

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South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range-
Including the cities of Chandalar DOT Camp, the Dalton Highway
from MP 165 to MP 232, Iniakuk Lake, Coldfoot, and Wiseman
1146 AM AKDT Wed Aug 27 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch is cancelled for the following area, South Slopes Of
The Central Brooks Range. This includes the cities of Wiseman,
Coldfoot, Chandalar Dot Camp, Iniakuk Lake, And The Dalton Highway
From Mp 165 To Mp 232.

Water levels in local streams are receding and should not reach
levels seen earlier this week even though additional moderate
rainfall is expected through Friday.

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Noatak Valley-Lower Koyukuk Valley-Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including the cities of Allakaket, Hughes, Huslia, Noatak,
Evansville, Alatna, Red Dog Mine, and Bettles
1146 AM AKDT Wed Aug 27 2025

...FLOOD WATCH 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 and Upper Koyukuk Valley.  This includes the cities
  of Noatak, Red Dog Mine, Huslia, Hughes, Allakaket, Bettles,
  Evansville, And Alatna.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening

* 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...
  - Moderate rainfall will continue in the Southern Brooks Range
    on areas already saturated by heavy rainfall this week.

  - 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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South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Upper Kobuk Valleys-
Including the cities of Kobuk, Ambler, Shungnak, and Walker Lake
1146 AM AKDT Wed Aug 27 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Including the following areas, South Slopes of the Western
  Brooks Range and Upper Kobuk Valleys.  This includes the cities of
  Walker Lake, Ambler, Shungnak, And Kobuk.

* 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...
  - Moderate rainfall will continue in the Southern Brooks Range
    on areas already saturated by heavy rainfall this week.

  - 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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BB/HB