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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
158 PM AKDT Sat May 11 2024

.Ice jam flooding and overland flooding of tundra from the Kuskokwim
River have continued to impact locations on the river, including
Kwethluk.

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Kuskokwim Delta AK-
158 PM AKDT Sat May 11 2024

...FLOOD WARNING FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM AKDT
MONDAY NEAR KWETHLUK...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim River near Kwethluk.

* WHEN...Until 1230 PM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding on the Kuskokwim River, alternate channels and
  sloughs is ongoing. Low roads, infrastructure and homes near the
  river continue to be threatened or flooded.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 152 PM AKDT, the River Watch Team reported impounded water
    on the Kuskokwim River continued to flood Kwethluk. Flooding
    was reported across the town and in some homes. This flooding
    is a combination of residual water from the ice jam and
    snowmelt.  As the ice jam moves further downstream past
    Napakiak, water levels are dropping and are expected to
    continue to recede.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

  - If you live near or along the Kuskokwim River, stay alert and be
  prepared 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.

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LAT...LON 6082 16130 6076 16129 6075 16148 6078 16155
      6084 16169 6087 16155


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