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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1133 AM AKDT Thu May 9 2024

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Kuskokwim Delta AK-
1133 AM AKDT Thu May 9 2024

...FLOOD WARNING FOR AN ICE JAM IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT SUNDAY...
...REPLACES FLOOD ADVISORY...

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

* WHERE...The following area, Kuskokwim River and Browns Slough at
  Bethel and surrounding areas.

* WHEN...Until noon AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Widespread lowland flooding under homes and over
  roadways is now occurring.  Additional rises may have further
  impacts on transportion or infrastructure.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1124 AM AKDT, the River Watch Team reported flooding on
    the Kuskokwim River and Browns Slough caused by impounded
    water from ice jams on the Kuskokwim River. The high water
    related to these jams extended several miles upstream and
    additional rises are possible in Bethel.

  - For Kuskokwim River at Bethel:
    At 11:00am the stage was 10.98 feet.
    Flood Stage is 8.5 feet.
    Additional rises may be possible from tides.

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

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.

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LAT...LON 6078 16182 6085 16172 6077 16153 6071 16172


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Baker