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Flood Watch
Issued: 6:18 PM May. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...Along the Yukon River, downstream of Dawson * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The Yukon River broke up locally at Eagle on Tuesday morning and Dawson on Tuesday afternoon. Currently the breakup front is located somewhere downstream of the Tatonduk River. An ice jam is reported between Dawson and the Fortymile River. Fluctuating water levels and heavy ice runs can be expected downstream when this jam releases. Residents along the Yukon River downstream of Dawson should expect ice runs to move through for the next 24 hours as the breakup front from Dawson moves downstream. Ice jams remain possible where the break up front encounters areas with in- place ice downstream of the Tatonduk River. - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc - If you live near or along the Yukon River monitor ice movement and water levels; stay alert and be prepared to take action. 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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