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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
402 PM AKDT Mon May 5 2025


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Yukon Flats-
Including the cities of Central, Venetie, The Steese Highway
north of MP 124, Circle, Fort Yukon, Stevens Village, and Beaver
402 PM AKDT Mon May 5 2025

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

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Yukon River at Ft. Yukon

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. 
  Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - The breakup front has reached 15 miles downstream of Circle
    as of 1PM Monday.

    - The top of the ice run made it past Circle early this
    afternoon, with just light ice observed upstream.

    - The breakup front is expected to reach Ft. Yukon early
    Tuesday morning with the possibility of ice jamming occuring
    downstream, just above 6 mile island.

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

  - If you live near or along the Yukon River stay alert and be 
  prepared to take action.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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