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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1239 PM AKDT Sun May 12 2024

.Ice jam flooding continues on the Kuskokwim River.

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Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel and Nunivak Island
1239 PM AKDT Sun May 12 2024

...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...The following area, the lower Kuskokwim River near Eek,
  Tuntutuliak and other riverside communities.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The Kuskokwim River is continuing to flood from Kwethluk
  downstream to the coastal communities.  Flooding of low lying and
  flood prone areas along the Kuskokwim River continues to be
  possible. Residents should be prepared for high water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - River Watch reconnaissance shows the Kuskokwim River breakup
    front was five miles south of Johnson River. Firm ice is
    still in place downstream of the breakup front, though it is
    showing signs of weakening today. Impounded water from the
    ice jam extends upstream as far as Kwethluk.  Flooding is now
    a combination of residual water from the ice jam and
    snowmelt. This could result in continued high water for
    several days.

  - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Now is the time to take precautions. Where possible, move items to
higher ground and prepare your community for possible flooding.
Prepare to take action.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments on weather.gov/Anchorage or by
listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for
further information.

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.

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