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Flood Warning
Issued: 7:41 PM Aug. 31, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Koyukuk River near Allakaket. * WHEN...Until noon AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Since Wednesday the Koyukuk River has been inundating roads in downtown Allakaket - River levels appear to have stabilized, but inundation of low lying roads is expected to continue. The streamgage on the Koyukuk River below the John River has shown over a foot of water level drop in the last 12 hours. The Middle and South Forks of the Koyukuk are also showing decreasing water levels. Water levels at Allakaket should start showing a slow recession late this evening. This is encouraging as over and inch of rain is forecast for the south slopes of the Brooks Range through Tuesday. For context, the highest water levels from this event are about 7 ft lower in Allakaket than the 1994 flood. - Low lying roads are currently flooded and airport access may be cut off. - http://www.weather.gov/aprfc &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 5:21 AM Aug. 31, 2025 – National Weather Service
...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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