Flood Watch issued May 12 at 7:41PM AKDT until May 13 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible.
* WHERE...Including the following area, Galena.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An ice jam has been reported by the River Watch team along
the Yukon River near the mouth of the Yuki River. This
indicates that local ice is more resistant to breakup. As the
front progresses towards Galena residents should be prepared
for the possibility of an ice jam downstream of Galena
including near Bishop Rock.
- Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
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.