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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
159 AM AKDT Sat May 4 2024

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Eielson AFB and Salcha-Fairbanks Metro Area-
Including the cities of Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Moose Creek,
Eielson AFB, Ester, Salcha, Fox, The Richardson Highway from MP
317 to MP 346, Harding Lake, and North Pole
159 AM AKDT Sat May 4 2024

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

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Tanana River from Salcha to Fairbanks.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

As of Friday morning, the Tanana at Fairbanks is near bankful, with
water levels rising upstream at Big Delta.  The Tanana will continue
to rise with increasing temperatures; highest daily stages will be
in the late afternoon/early evening and lowest daily stages in the
morning.  Flooding may occur from the Tanana, nearby tributaries or
groundwater.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - High water due to snowmelt is pushing through the Tanana
    Basin.

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

  - If you live near or along Tanana River stay alert and be
  prepared to take action.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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Yukon Flats-
Including the cities of Fort Yukon, Beaver, Circle, Stevens
Village, Central, The Steese Highway north of MP 124, and Venetie
159 AM AKDT Sat May 4 2024

...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Circle

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The Yukon broke up at Eagle Friday afternoon, and the
  breakup front is now at the Tatonduk River. Residents of Circle
  should be aware that the breakup front is approaching, and it will
  likely be in Circle between Sunday afternoon and Monday afternoon.
  Water levels in Eagle during breakup were within bank, so the
  ingredients for a major or catastrophic flood like last year are
  not present. However as the breakup front moves downstream, it is
  likely that small jams may form and release, leading to
  fluctuating water levels and potential minor or moderate flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

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

  - If you live near or along the Yukon River stay alert and be
  prepared to take action.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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