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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
539 PM AKDT Wed May 6 2026

.A public report has shown flooding is occurring in Chalkyitsik from
an ice jam.

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539 PM AKDT Wed May 6 2026

...FLOOD WARNING FOR AN ICE JAM IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 AM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is occurring.

* WHERE...Draanjik River near Chalkyitsik.

* WHEN...Until 445 AM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Flooding as
  well as large blocks of ice being pushed onshore. Water will
  remain high until the ice jam releases.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 536 PM AKDT, the public reported an ice jam on Draanjik
    River near Chalkyitsik. Impounding water due to the ice jam
    will cause rapid river rises upstream.
  - http://www.weather.gov/aprfc

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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LAT...LON 6662 14376 6665 14379 6667 14370 6664 14365


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