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Flood Watch

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

535 PM AKDT Wed May 8 2024



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Yukon Flats-

Including the cities of Circle, Venetie, Stevens Village, Fort

Yukon, The Steese Highway north of MP 124, Beaver, and Central

535 PM AKDT Wed May 8 2024



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

AFTERNOON...



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



* WHERE...The Yukon River near Circle



* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.



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

  front on the Yukon river is approaching and expected to reach 

  Circle in the near future.  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...

  - An ice jam formed 12 miles up stream of Circle. While this is

    delaying the arrival of the break up front, it is also

    allowing the flood threat to diminish as some of the built up

    water is passing the jam location. This jam appears to be

    holding fast and may stay in place for the next few days.

    Also, downstream of Circle small sloughs and streams are

    clearing of ice, but the main channel of the Yukon still has

    in-place ice.



  - 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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