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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
921 PM AKDT Sat Aug 30 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 Allakaket, Ambler, Hughes, Walker Lake,
Bettles, Evansville, Kobuk, Red Dog Mine, Huslia, Shungnak,
Noatak, and Alatna
921 PM AKDT Sat Aug 30 2025

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

* WHAT...Flooding caused by last week`s excessive rainfall continues
  to be possible. High river levels are expected to continue into
  the upcoming week due to additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3
  inches.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from last week`s rainfall is resulting
  in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
  flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Flooding of roadways has been reported in Kobuk and
    Allakaket. River levels are also expected to rise above flood
    stage in Hughes Saturday afternoon.

    An additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected Saturday
    afternoon through Tuesday, which is forecast to prolong high
    water levels.

  - 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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