Flood Watch issued May 5 at 10:55AM AKDT until May 6 at 11:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible.
* WHERE...In Eagle and areas downstream
* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The Yukon River has broken up locally at Eagle. As of 10 am
Tuesday breakup had not progressed to Calico Bluffs. Water
levels remain low behind the ice front. Ice shows signs of
weakening but the possibility of minor flooding exists if ice
jams form.
- Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
- If you live near or along the Yukon River monitor ice movement
and water levels; stay alert and be prepared to take action.
Recommendations
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.