Pajala, Norrbotten, Sweden Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Snow melt and rainfall have led to high flows in streams, smaller rivers and specifically river Kaitumälven and river Rautasälven.; What to expect: Fast flowing water in rivers and smaller watercourses.
Flows that occur every 5th to 25th year on average.
High risk of flooded land near watercourses and lakes as well as in low-lying areas, with an impact on, for example, roads and trails. ; Where: The mountain regions in Norrbotten county between lake Torneträsk and Stora Sjöfallet national park. ; Comments: The forecast is uncertain.

High river flows resulting from rapid snowmelt.; What to expect: Fast flowing water in rivers and smaller watercourses.
Flows that occur every 5th to 25th year on average.
Risk of flooding along the river.; Where: From Muoniovaara to Kengis.; Comments: River flows are still increasing but are expected to peak during next coming days.

Snow melt in the catchment area due to warm spring temperatures leads to high flows in Bodträskån.; What to expect: Very fast flowing water in rivers and smaller watercourses.
Flows that occur every 25th to 50th year on average.
Very high risk of flooding along lakes and watercourses.; Where: River Bodträskån until the confluence with river Luleälven.