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Flood Watch
Issued: 12:41 AM May. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...Aniak. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Ice jams may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, sloughs, and other low-lying flood prone locations. Water may impound behind a jam which may cause flooding several miles upstream. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As of Wednesday afternoon, the breakup front is jammed 3-5 miles upstream from Aniak, with 18-20 miles of ice accumulated behind it. The river is mostly ice free from downstream of Napaimute to just downstream of Sleetmute. Original intact ice is still in place downstream of Aniak. Residents of Aniak should be prepared for flooding and ice jams as this ice moves past the community. Now is the time to take precautions. Where possible, move items to higher ground and prepare your community for possible flooding. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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. &&
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