Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
158 PM AKDT Tue Jun 17 2025

AKZ804-806-808-210000-
/O.CON.PAFG.FA.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250621T0000Z/
/00000.0.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast AK-Western Arctic Plains AK-Central
Arctic Plains AK-
158 PM AKDT Tue Jun 17 2025

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues.

* WHERE...Colville near Umiat To The Mouth Of The River.

* WHEN...Until 400 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High water from rapid snow melt and recent ice jams is
  leading to significant flooding along the Colville River.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 158 PM AKDT, Monday morning, water levels at the USGS
    Colville River gage at Umiat were at 62.94 ft and still
    rising. This is the highest on record by over 3 ft since the
    gage was established in 2003.

    Water has now inundated portions of the Umiat airstrip and is
    encroaching on structures in the camp.

    High water extends downstream to the Colville River Delta
    where several ice jams have formed over the previous 24-hrs,
    leading to flooding of the eastern floodplain.

    Once these ice jams release, communities and infrastructure
    downstream should prepare for and expect high water and
    flooding over the next couple of days.

    Water levels are expected to continue to slowly rise and
    level off through the end of the week as additional high
    elevation snow melt is expected to make its way downstream.

  - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

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LAT...LON 6929 15291 6947 15165 7003 15175 7015 15139
      7015 15091 7050 15058 7050 15056 7050 14989
      7050 14983 7007 15041 7002 15048 7001 15103
      6987 15128 6942 15138 6922 15259 6921 15265


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Flood Warning
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
157 PM AKDT Tue Jun 17 2025

AKZ804-210000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.FA.W.0004.250617T2157Z-250621T0000Z/
/00000.0.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast AK-
157 PM AKDT Tue Jun 17 2025

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is occurring.

* WHERE...Kuparuk River, Spine Road, Kuparuk River Bridge and all
  other roads near the River.

* WHEN...Until 400 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 149 PM AKDT, high water from rapid snowmelt over the past
    five days has caused rising water levels along the Kuparuk
    River, resulting in minor flooding near the river`s mouth.
    - Floodwaters have been reported flowing over low-lying
    crossings on Spine Road, which remains closed to all traffic.
    - River levels are expected to crest within the next 24 to 48
    hours, followed by a gradual decline through the end of the
    week. Continued impacts to infrastructure near the river`s
    mouth are possible as elevated water levels persist.
    - Personnel in the area are urged to use caution and avoid
    flooded roadways.
  - http://www.weather.gov/aprfc

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

&&

LAT...LON 7036 14908 7044 14899 7045 14897 7041 14874
      7037 14887 7032 14887 7021 14891 6996 14936
      6999 14955 7017 14922 7028 14907


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