Weather Alerts for Lower Kuskokwim Valley

Issued by the National Weather Service

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Flood Warning  FLOOD WARNING   Flood Warning
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Kuskokwim Delta
Effective: Wed, 5/8 12:28pm Updated: Wed, 5/8 1:05pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Mon, 5/13 12:30pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
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  FLOOD WARNING   Flood Warning
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Kuskokwim Delta
Effective: Wed, 5/8 11:44am Updated: Wed, 5/8 1:05pm Urgency: Immediate
Expires: Thu, 5/9 12:15pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
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  FLOOD ADVISORY   Flood Advisory
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Kuskokwim Delta
Effective: Wed, 5/8 9:39am Updated: Wed, 5/8 1:05pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Mon, 5/13 12:00pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
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  FLOOD ADVISORY   Flood Advisory
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Kuskokwim Delta
Effective: Wed, 5/8 9:27am Updated: Wed, 5/8 1:05pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 5/10 12:00pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
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  FLOOD WATCH   Flood Watch
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Copper River Basin
Effective: Tue, 5/7 1:12pm Updated: Wed, 5/8 1:05pm Urgency: Future
Expires: Fri, 5/10 12:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Possible

 
Details:
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  FLOOD WATCH   Flood Watch
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Kuskokwim Delta
Effective: Wed, 5/8 9:15am Updated: Wed, 5/8 1:05pm Urgency: Future
Expires: Fri, 5/10 12:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Possible

 
Details:
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  FLOOD WATCH   Flood Watch
LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Yukon Flats
Effective: Wed, 5/8 12:54pm Updated: Wed, 5/8 1:05pm Urgency: Future
Expires: Thu, 5/9 1:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Possible

 
Details:
* 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.



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