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Flood Watch
Issued: 10:12 PM Aug. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Including the following areas, South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range, South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range and Upper Kobuk Valleys. This includes the cities of Wiseman, Coldfoot, Chandalar Dot Camp, Iniakuk Lake, The Dalton Highway From Mp 165 To Mp 232, Walker Lake, Ambler, Shungnak, And Kobuk. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall of 3 to 5 inches has fallen across the watch area over the past couple of days. With an additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall possible, a combination of saturated soils and runoff will allow for streams and creeks to continue running at elevated levels. Main stem rivers like the Koyukuk and Kobuk are forecast to see steady rises over the next couple of days with potential flooding issues along the Koyukuk near Allakaket as the river is expected to crest there Wednesday night into Thursday morning. - 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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