Watches, Warnings & Advisories



4 products issued by NWS for: 21 Miles SW Kasigluk AK

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1021 PM AKDT Wed May 8 2024

.Releases from ice jams above Bethel will raise river levels on the
Kuskokwim River and cause minor flooding in the area.

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Kuskokwim Delta AK-
1021 PM AKDT Wed May 8 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...The following area, Kuskokwim River, Browns Slough,
  Oscarville, Napaskiak, and other small streams near Bethel.

* WHEN...Until noon AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Tidal impacts may raise river levels further and intensify
  flooding in the areas around Bethel.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1016 PM AKDT, minor flooding was reported near the
    Kuskokwim River near Browns Slough, Oscarville, and near
    Napaskiak. The River Watch Team reported releases from
    upstream ice jams were causing the Kuskokwim River to rise
    quickly and additional flooding may be intensified through
    tonight as high tide impacts river levels.
  - For Kuskokwim River at Bethel:
    At 10:16 pm the stage was 9.91 feet.
    Flood Stage is 8.5 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

People with interests or property on the Kuskokwim River in Bethel
and surrounding areas should take precautions and move items to
higher ground.

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 6069 16173 6077 16188 6085 16172 6077 16153


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Shriver




Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
401 PM AKDT Wed May 8 2024

.Colder temperatures and cloudy conditions will limit warming in the
Kuskokwim Delta through the next few days.

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Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Nunivak Island and Bethel
401 PM AKDT Wed May 8 2024

...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...The following area, Kuskokwim River near Napaskiak,
  Napakiak, and Oscarville.

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of low lying and flood prone areas along the
  Kuskokwim River near Napaskiak, Napakiak, and Oscarville is
  possible. Residents should be prepared for high water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - As of Wednesday afternoon river-watch reconnaissance shows
    the Kuskokwim River breakup front is downriver from Bethel. A
    significant amount of water is behind the front. If an ice
    jam forms, flooding is likely.

  - 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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CJ




Flood Warning

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1228 PM AKDT Wed May 8 2024

.Ice jams on the Kuskokwim River have moved downstream and are
impacting locations on the river, including Kwethluk.

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Kuskokwim Delta AK-
1228 PM AKDT Wed May 8 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Kuskokwim River near Kwethluk.

* WHEN...Until 1230 PM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding on the Kuskokwim River. alternate channels and
  sloughs is imminent or occurring. Low roads, infrastructure and
  homes near the river may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1219 PM AKDT, the River Watch Team reported the ice jam on
    the Kuskokwim River had moved to below Kwethluk and was
    impounding water and causing flooding in Kwethluk. Water
    levels are expected to continue to rise through the rest of
    the day and possibly overnight.

  - 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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Baker




Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1144 AM AKDT Wed May 8 2024

.High flows continue on the Kuskokwim River which were impounded by
ice jams.  High water and flooding will continue in Tuluksak as
impounded flows move through the area.

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Kuskokwim Delta AK-
1144 AM AKDT Wed May 8 2024

...FLOOD WARNING FOR HIGH FLOWS RELATED TO ICE JAMS REMAINS IN
EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM AKDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...the Kuskokwim River near Tuluksak.

* WHEN...Until 1215 PM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Kuskokwim River...Tuluksak River and
  sloughs and other low-lying and flood-prone locations are
  occurring. High water may continue to impact infrastructure and
  homes in Tuluksak.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1130 AM AKDT, the Riverwatch Team reported that the
    primary ice jam on the Kuskokwim River had released
    downstream of Akiak. High water from ice on the Kuskokwim
    River extended upstream to Kalskag. Water levels can also be
    expected to rise from Akiachak to Kwethluk and low lying
    areas are likely to flood.
  - 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...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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LAT...LON 6122 16099 6112 16074 6105 16087 6101 16092
      6107 16108 6110 16121 6114 16114 6117 16107


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Baker