Sévère Inondation

Flood Warning issued May 7 at 5:38PM AKDT until May 10 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Yukon Flats Source: NOAA / NWS

Détails

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

* WHERE...Draanjik River near Chalkyitsik.

* WHEN...Until noon AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...There is a 10 mile long ice jam that starts several
bends below Chalkyitsik and looks like it will remain in place for
at least a few days. The upstream areas appear mostly ice free so
no further ice should accumulate on the jam. However, water levels
will likely continue to slowly rise until the jam releases.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 531 PM AKDT, The River Watch team observed the ice jam
along the Draanjik River near Chalkyitsik on Thursday, May
7th. At which time water levels in the community were rising.
- http://www.weather.gov/aprfc

Recommandations

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