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Flood Watch

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

208 PM AKDT Sat May 4 2024



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Yukon Flats-

Including the cities of Beaver, The Steese Highway north of MP

124, Fort Yukon, Stevens Village, Venetie, Central, and Circle

208 PM AKDT Sat May 4 2024



...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT AKDT 

TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...



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



* WHERE...Circle



* WHEN...From midnight AKDT tonight through Tuesday morning.



* IMPACTS...As of midday Saturday, the Yukon River breakup front is 

  50 miles upstream of Circle, near Coal Creek.  There is a 20 mile 

  run of dense ice above the breakup front.  Residents of Circle 

  should be aware that the breakup front is approaching.  If the 

  breakup front doesn't stall, it will likely reach Circle early 

  Sunday morning.  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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Eielson AFB and Salcha-Fairbanks Metro Area-

Including the cities of North Pole, Fairbanks, Moose Creek,

Salcha, The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, Eielson

AFB, Fox, Fort Wainwright, Ester, and Harding Lake

208 PM 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 Saturday afternoon, the Tanana River 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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