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Flood Watch

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

1042 AM AKDT Tue May 7 2024



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Yukon Flats-

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

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

1042 AM AKDT Tue May 7 2024



...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY 

AFTERNOON...



* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible.



* WHERE...The Yukon River near Circle



* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.



* IMPACTS...Residents of Circle should be aware that the breakup 

  front on the Yukon river is approaching and expected to reach 

  Circle later today or Wednesday.  No overbank flooding has been 

  reported yet. However, as the breakup front moves downstream 

  towards Circle it is likely that small jams will form and release, 

  leading to rapidly changing water levels with the potential for 

  minor or moderate flooding at Circle.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - The ice jam broke 29 miles upstream of Circle this morning.

    Ice is currently moving freely upstream from Circle but has

    the possibility to reform an ice jam as the breakup front

    makes it way downriver to Circle. If ice remains flowing

    freely, the breakup front could reach Circle as early as 3PM

    today, 5/7.



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



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If you live near or along the Yukon River near Circle stay alert and 

be prepared to take action. Move vehicles and other valuables to 

higher ground now.



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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