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WGAK49 PAFG 162310
FLWAFG

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
310 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026

AKZ829-180600-
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310 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026

...FLOOD WARNING FOR HIGH WATER AND HEAVY ICE RUNS IN EFFECT UNTIL
10 PM AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs continues.

* WHERE...Galena and Koyukuk.

* WHEN...Until 1000 PM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
  streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 300 PM AKDT, public reports continued minor flooding in
    the region. High water and heavy ice runs along the Yukon
    River and Koyukuk River will result in minor flooding impacts
    in Galena and Koyukuk. River Watch reports the Yukon River
    breakup front is approaching Grayling.

  - The Yukon River gage at Galena is reporting 124.5 feet as of
    0730 AM AKDT Saturday May 16th which is in the minor flooding
    category.

  - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services, law
enforcement, or to the National Weather Service when you can do so
safely.

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LAT...LON 6474 15620 6462 15614 6456 15685 6496 15821
      6498 15747


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MacKay