Allakaket, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Koyukuk River near Allakaket.

* WHEN...Until noon AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- As of Friday morning the public reported flooding in
Allakaket.

- River levels appear to have stabilized, but inundation of low
lying roads is expected to continue.
- Low lying roads are currently flooded and airport access may
be cut off.
- http://www.weather.gov/aprfc

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...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by last week's excessive rainfall continues
to be possible. High river levels are expected to continue into
the upcoming week due to additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3
inches.

* WHERE...Including the Noatak, Kobuk, and Koyukuk Rivers.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from last week's rainfall is resulting
in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Flooding of roadways has been reported in Kobuk and
Allakaket. River levels are also expected to rise above flood
stage in Hughes Saturday afternoon.

An additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected Saturday
afternoon through Tuesday, which is forecast to prolong high
water levels.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons living along streams should stay alert and be prepared to
take action if a warning or advisory is issued, or flooding is
observed.

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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