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Flood Watch

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

159 AM AKDT Sat May 4 2024



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Eielson AFB and Salcha-Fairbanks Metro Area-

Including the cities of Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Moose Creek,

Eielson AFB, Ester, Salcha, Fox, The Richardson Highway from MP

317 to MP 346, Harding Lake, and North Pole

159 AM AKDT Sat May 4 2024



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

MORNING...



* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues to be possible.



* WHERE...Tanana River from Salcha to Fairbanks.



* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.



* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, 

  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 

  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.



As of Friday morning, the Tanana at Fairbanks is near bankful, with 

water levels rising upstream at Big Delta.  The Tanana will continue 

to rise with increasing temperatures; highest daily stages will be 

in the late afternoon/early evening and lowest daily stages in the 

morning.  Flooding may occur from the Tanana, nearby tributaries or 

groundwater.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - High water due to snowmelt is pushing through the Tanana

    Basin.



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



  - If you live near or along Tanana River 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 by listening to your local radio, 

television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.



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Yukon Flats-

Including the cities of Fort Yukon, Beaver, Circle, Stevens

Village, Central, The Steese Highway north of MP 124, and Venetie

159 AM AKDT Sat May 4 2024



...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY 

AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...



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



* WHERE...Circle



* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.



* IMPACTS...The Yukon broke up at Eagle Friday afternoon, and the 

  breakup front is now at the Tatonduk River. Residents of Circle 

  should be aware that the breakup front is approaching, and it will 

  likely be in Circle between Sunday afternoon and Monday afternoon. 

  Water levels in Eagle during breakup were within bank, so the 

  ingredients for a major or catastrophic flood like last year are 

  not present. However as the breakup front moves downstream, it is 

  likely that small jams may form and release, leading to 

  fluctuating water levels and potential minor or moderate flooding.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...



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



  - If you live near or along the Yukon River 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 by listening to your local radio, 

television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.



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