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Other Weather Alerts |
| Type |
Special Weather Statement |
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| Issued By |
NWS Fairbanks AK |
| Issuing Time |
Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:54:00 PDT |
| Broadcast Time |
Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:54:00 PDT |
| Valid Until |
Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:00:00 PDT |
| Brief Description |
Special Weather Statement |
| Detailed Description |
High water from snowmelt will make its way down rivers on the Central North Slope over the next several days, and minor flooding remains possible. The Sagavanirktok River near Pump Station 3 crested on Saturday, and that high water is expected to reach the coast Tuesday. Water will be near bankfull, with minor flooding of low lying areas downstream of Pump Station 3 possible over the next several days. The Colville River at Umiat crested Monday, and that high water will reach the coast on Wednesday. Ice jams on the Colville River downstream of Nuiqsut this past weekend may remain in place, so as the high water gets there late today and Wednesday, it is possible that minor flooding could occur. On the Kuparuk River at the Bridge, moderate flooding is occuring and the roads approaching the bridge are closed due to high water. An ice jam appears to be 1 mile downstream of the bridge, but the location is uncertain. If additional ice and high water from upstream cause the jam to shift, it is possible the water could rise further at the bridge. There is a Flood Warning for this location through 930 PM Tuesday. |
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