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Flood Watch
Issued: 11:57 PM Jun. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Dalton Highway, Sag, Colville, Kuparuk Rivers and their tributaries. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Access to roads, airstrips, and low-lying infrastructure may be affected. High flows could lead to bank erosion that could threaten nearby roads. Blocked culverts could lead to road washouts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - High water is being seen at several stream gages on the North Slope after the warm weekend temperatures followed by rain on residual snow. Rain will be tapering off into Tuesday evening and water levels in headwater streams are already dropping. Locations lower on rivers can expect to see high water through Wednesday and into Thursday. - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc 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. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 4:59 PM Jun. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected. * WHERE...Colville River from Umiat to Nuiqsut. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying areas due to rapid temperature rises and continuing rain on residual snowpack. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As of Tuesday morning rain and snowmelt are causing minor flooding along the Colville River. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen through Tuesday morning. This rain event was preceded over the weekend by very warm temperatures and has rapidly melted the snowpack remaining in the Brooks Range. Rain is expected to end Tuesday afternoon. The flood crest should attenuate as it progresses downstream, but water levels are already high in Umiat and minor flooding should be expected elsewhere. - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Updates as available will be posted here. &&
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