Flood Watch, Yukon Flats, 2025-05-05 14:51 AKDT.

WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.

WHERE...Yukon River at Circle and Ft. Yukon

WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The breakup front has reached 4 miles downstream of Circle as of 1PM Monday.

- The breakup front is set to reach stronger ice Monday afternoon. If an ice jam occurs, minor to moderate flooding is possible.

- The top of the ice run made it past Circle early this afternoon, with just light ice observed upstream.

- The breakup front is expected to reach Ft. Yukon early Tuesday morning with the possibility of ice jamming occuring downstream, just above 6 mile island.

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

- If you live near or along the Yukon River stay alert and be prepared to take action.

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=AKZ833


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