Weather Alerts for Lower Kuskokwim ValleyIssued by the National Weather Service |
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FLOOD WARNING | ||
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Kuskokwim Delta |
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Effective: Wed, 5/8 12:28pm | Updated: Wed, 5/8 1:05pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Mon, 5/13 12:30pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
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Ice jams on the Kuskokwim River have moved downstream and are impacting locations on the river, including Kwethluk. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected. * WHERE...Kuskokwim River near Kwethluk. * WHEN...Until 1230 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding on the Kuskokwim River. alternate channels and sloughs is imminent or occurring. Low roads, infrastructure and homes near the river may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1219 PM AKDT, the River Watch Team reported the ice jam on the Kuskokwim River had moved to below Kwethluk and was impounding water and causing flooding in Kwethluk. Water levels are expected to continue to rise through the rest of the day and possibly overnight. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - If you live near or along the Kuskokwim River, stay alert and be prepared to take action. Information: Stay tuned to further developments on weather.gov/Anchorage or by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. |
FLOOD WARNING | ||
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Kuskokwim Delta |
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Effective: Wed, 5/8 11:44am | Updated: Wed, 5/8 1:05pm | Urgency: Immediate |
Expires: Thu, 5/9 12:15pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
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High flows continue on the Kuskokwim River which were impounded by ice jams. High water and flooding will continue in Tuluksak as impounded flows move through the area. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...the Kuskokwim River near Tuluksak. * WHEN...Until 1215 PM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Kuskokwim River...Tuluksak River and sloughs and other low-lying and flood-prone locations are occurring. High water may continue to impact infrastructure and homes in Tuluksak. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1130 AM AKDT, the Riverwatch Team reported that the primary ice jam on the Kuskokwim River had released downstream of Akiak. High water from ice on the Kuskokwim River extended upstream to Kalskag. Water levels can also be expected to rise from Akiachak to Kwethluk and low lying areas are likely to flood. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - If you live near or along the Kuskokwim River, stay alert and be prepared to take action. Information: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. |
FLOOD ADVISORY | ||
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Kuskokwim Delta |
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Effective: Wed, 5/8 9:39am | Updated: Wed, 5/8 1:05pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Mon, 5/13 12:00pm | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
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Releases from ice jams above Bethel will raise river levels on the Kuskokwim River and cause minor flooding in the area. * WHAT...Flooding caused by ice jams is expected. * WHERE...The following area, Kuskokwim River, Browns Slough and other small streams near Bethel. * WHEN...Until noon AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Tidal impacts may raise river levels further and intensify flooding in the areas around Bethel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 928 AM AKDT, minor flooding was reported near the Kuskpokwim River near Browns Slough. the River Watch Team reported releases from upstream ice jams were causing the Kuskokwim River to rise quickly and additional flooding my be intensified through tonight as high tide impacts river levels. - For Kuskokwim River at Bethel: At 9:00am the stage was 8.65 feet. Flood Stage is 8.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood People with interests or property on the Kuskokwim River in Bethel and surrounding areas should take precautions and move items to higher ground. Information: Stay tuned to further developments on weather.gov/Anchorage or by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. |
FLOOD ADVISORY | ||
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Kuskokwim Delta |
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Effective: Wed, 5/8 9:27am | Updated: Wed, 5/8 1:05pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Fri, 5/10 12:00pm | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
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Colder temperatures have slowed ice movement on the Kuskokwim River, however ice jam releases are being reported along the river. * WHAT...Flooding caused by ice jams continues. * WHERE...Kuskokwim River near Akiak. * WHEN...Until noon AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding of low areas and roadways continued in Akiak. Additional flooding is possible as water moves through the system. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 915 AM AKDT, the ice jam front had broken and moved further downstream of Akiak, however additional river rises and flooding continued. Water levels will remain high and could fluctuate and be elevated until the ice on the Kuskokwim River clears. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - If you live near or along the Kuskokwim River stay alert and be prepared to take action. |
FLOOD WATCH | ||
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Copper River Basin |
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Effective: Tue, 5/7 1:12pm | Updated: Wed, 5/8 1:05pm | Urgency: Future |
Expires: Fri, 5/10 12:00pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Possible |
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Spring snowmelt is expanding across rivers in the Copper River Basin. Area rivers and streams can expect to see widespread rises, with minor flooding likely in low areas near rivers. * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following area, Copper River Basin. This includes the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, Mccarthy, Paxson, And Slana. * WHEN...Through Friday 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. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Snowmelt continues in the Copper River Basin, with locations such as Moose and Trooper Creeks at Glennallen continuing to see flooding. Warming conditions will continue to allow snowmelt and rapid rises on rivers and streams in the Copper River Basin through the week. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Information: Persons living along streams should stay alert and be prepared to take action if a warning or advisory is issued, or flooding is observed. 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. |
FLOOD WATCH | ||
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Kuskokwim Delta |
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Effective: Wed, 5/8 9:15am | Updated: Wed, 5/8 1:05pm | Urgency: Future |
Expires: Fri, 5/10 12:00pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Possible |
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Colder temperatures and cloudy conditions will limit warming in the Kuskokwim Delta through the next few days. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following area, Kuskokwim River. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...As of Wednesday morning, the ice jam front had moved to below the Akiak area and had started to release at some locations. The communities of Akiak and Tuluksak were continuing to see high water and were experiencing minor to moderate flooding as a result of the breakup jams. Additional ice jams and associated high water may cause rapid rises and minor or moderate flooding in Kwethluk and Akiachak. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Now is the time to take precautions. Where possible, move items to higher ground and prepare your community for possible flooding. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - If you live near or along the Kuskokwim River stay alert and be prepared to take action. Information: Stay tuned to further developments on weather.gov/Anchorage or by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. 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. |
FLOOD WATCH | ||
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Yukon Flats |
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Effective: Wed, 5/8 12:54pm | Updated: Wed, 5/8 1:05pm | Urgency: Future |
Expires: Thu, 5/9 1:00pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Possible |
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* 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 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 Information: 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. |