One product issued by NWS for: Crooked Creek AK
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1202 PM AKDT Thu May 2 2024
AKZ152-042000-
/O.NEW.PAFC.FA.A.0003.240502T2002Z-240504T2000Z/
/00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lower Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of Sleetmute and Aniak
1202 PM AKDT Thu May 2 2024
...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING FOR
ANIAK...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible.
* WHERE...The following area, Aniak
* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Water levels will fluctuate as the ice front moves
through Thursday and Friday. Residents should be prepared for
high water and flooding if a jam develops. Creeks and streams may
rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- As of midday Thursday, ice is running at and above Aniak.
River-watch reconnaissance shows that ice is still in place
at Birch Crossing, downstream of Aniak. There is a potential
for an ice jam to form at Birch Crossing Thursday afternoon
or evening, which could cause flooding at Aniak. As of 11am
Thursday the river was mostly clear of ice above Chuathbaluk.
Ice jam flooding has high uncertainty. Impacts could range
between localized high water and severe flooding. Now is the
time to take precautions. Where possible, move items to
higher ground and prepare your community for possible
flooding.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- If you live near or along the Kuskokwim River near Aniak 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 on weather.gov/Anchorage or by
listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for
further information.
&&
$$