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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Flood Watch

National Weather Service Anchorage AK

751 PM AKDT Sun Apr 28 2024



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Copper River Basin-

Including the cities of Paxson, Slana, McCarthy, Glennallen, and

Eureka

751 PM AKDT Sun Apr 28 2024



...FLOOD WATCH FOR SNOWMELT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR 

AREAS OF GLENNALLEN ALONG MOOSE CREEK...



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



* WHERE...The following area, Copper River Basin.  This includes the 

  city of Glennallen.



* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.



* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from snowmelt may result in Moose Creek 

  near Glennallen rising out of its banks. Flooding of Glenn Highway 

  is possible near Moose Creek.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - Snowmelt in the Copper River Valley, in and around the Moose

    Creek Basin in Glennallen, can be expected to cause rises on

    Moose Creek over the next several days. Snowmelt flooding

    will be possible in Glennallen, specifically around the Glenn

    Highway as high flows from snowmelt move down Moose Creek and

    under the highway. People in the area should prepare for high

    water and move belongings in the floodplain to higher ground.



  - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



  - If you live near or along Moose Creek in the Glennallen area 

  stay alert and be prepared to take action if a Flood Warning or 

  Advisory is issued.



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