3 products issued by NWS for: Quinhagak AK
Flood Warning
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
949 PM AKDT Sat May 11 2024
AKZ155-132030-
/O.CON.PAFC.FA.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240513T2030Z/
/00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kuskokwim Delta AK-
949 PM AKDT Sat May 11 2024
...FLOOD WARNING FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM AKDT
MONDAY FOR KWETHLUK...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim River near Kwethluk.
* WHEN...Until 1230 PM AKDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding low-lying roads, infrastructure and
homes near the river continue. Additional rises are not expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 830 PM AKDT, the River Watch Team reported continued
extensive flooding in Kwethluk. Flooding was observed
throughout most of the village inundating many structures and
roads, as well as cutting off the road to the airstrip. This
flooding is from the combination of residual high water on
the Kuskokwim ans well as back water form the small ice jam a
few miles up the Kwethluk River. Water levels will slowly
recede but flooding is still expected to continue over the
next couple of days.
- 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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Flood Warning
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
936 PM AKDT Sat May 11 2024
AKZ155-122000-
/O.CON.PAFC.FA.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240512T2000Z/
/00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kuskokwim Delta AK-
936 PM AKDT Sat May 11 2024
...FLOOD WARNING FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT
SUNDAY FOR BETHEL AND BROWNS SLOUGH...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim River and Browns Slough near Bethel.
* WHEN...Until noon AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 830 PM AKDT, the River Watch Team reported the breakup
front on the Kuskokwim River was just below the Johnson
River. High water behind the breakup front will continue to
impact lower areas in Bethel along the Kuskokwim River and
Browns Slough. Water levels will continue to recede as the
breakup front pushes further downstream over the next couple
of days.
- For Kuskokwim River at Bethel:
At 9:00pm the stage was 9.93 feet.
Flood Stage is 8.5 feet.
- 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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Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
206 PM AKDT Sat May 11 2024
.Ice jam flooding continues on the Kuskokwim River.
AKZ155-122215-
/O.EXT.PAFC.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-240513T0100Z/
/00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel and Nunivak Island
206 PM AKDT Sat May 11 2024
...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON
FOR THE KUSKOKWIM RIVER...
* 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 Sunday 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 just downstream of Napakiak. Firm ice is still in
place downstream of Napakiak, 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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