Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued May 11 at 8:25PM AKDT until May 12 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Lower Koyukuk Valley Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues.

* WHERE...Hughes.

* WHEN...Until 1000 PM AKDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 824 PM AKDT, an ice jam remains in place on the Koyukuk
River near Hughes. Impounding water due to the ice jam has
caused water level rises, which has led to flooding of
properties in the lower areas of the community. Members of
the public and emergency managers report continued flooding
in low lying areas, including impacts to the airport,
residences, and school property.
- http://www.weather.gov/aprfc

Recommendations

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

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