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Flood Watch
Issued: 6:34 AM May. 23, 2024 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is possible.

* WHERE...The Porcupine River at Ft Yukon, including the city of
Fort Yukon.

* WHEN...Through next Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
sloughs, swales, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations
near Fort Yukon. High water will begin move into low-lying areas
on the east side of Fort Yukon from the middle to the end of week,
with possible flooding in Fort Yukon developing over the weekend.
This will be a slow-onset flood, with the water slow to recede as
well.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The water levels along the Porcupine River at Old Crow rose
dramatically last weekend due to heavy snowmelt and remain
high. This high water is expected to reach Ft. Yukon between
Thursday and Friday, with water levels peaking at Ft. Yukon
over the weekend. This high water will gradually fill sloughs
and swales east of Ft. Yukon late this week and could bring
flooding into Ft. Yukon this weekend with high water
continuing into next week.

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

- Please stay tuned to NOAA weather radio or your favorite local
weather news source for updates on this situation.
- If you live in low lying areas in Fort Yukon 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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