


Flash Flood Watch
Issued by NWS Fairbanks, AK
Issued by NWS Fairbanks, AK
500 WGAK69 PAFG 062353 FFAAFG Flood Watch National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 353 PM AKDT Tue May 6 2025 AKZ833-072000- /O.CON.PAFG.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-250507T2000Z/ /00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Yukon Flats- Including the cities of Beaver, Central, Venetie, Stevens Village, Circle, The Steese Highway north of MP 124, and Fort Yukon 353 PM AKDT Tue May 6 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 jammed on the downstream side of Six Mile Island and is causing flooding in Ft. Yukon. Low lying areas including some roads and the boat launch are covered by water. - As of 3pm Tuesday water levels have started to drop indicating the jam is releasing. Upstream gages and reports do not indicate a significant surge of water coming so water levels should continue dropping -The RiverWatch team will fly the breakup front again tomorrow and provide a status update via KZPA. - 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. && $$ hb