Flood Advisory, Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Central Arctic Plains; Central Brooks Range, 2025-06-19 10:53 AKDT.
WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues.
WHERE...Sagavanirktok River along the Dalton Highway.
WHEN...Until 400 PM AKDT Friday.
IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1049 AM AKDT, high water from rapid snowmelt over the past five days continues to cause erosion and minor flooding along the Sagavanirktok (Sag) River. - The USGS river gauge at MP 325 is now slowly receding. - High water will continue to move downstream over the coming days. Infrastructure near the river's mouth, including roads and bridges near the Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay area is already being impacted. Water levels in this area are expected to gradually rise, particularly around high tide. - Motorists and local authorities are advised to monitor conditions closely and avoid flooded areas. - http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=AKZ804
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WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues.
WHERE...Sagavanirktok River along the Dalton Highway.
WHEN...Until 400 PM AKDT Friday.
IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1049 AM AKDT, high water from rapid snowmelt over the past five days continues to cause erosion and minor flooding along the Sagavanirktok (Sag) River. - The USGS river gauge at MP 325 is now slowly receding. - High water will continue to move downstream over the coming days. Infrastructure near the river's mouth, including roads and bridges near the Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay area is already being impacted. Water levels in this area are expected to gradually rise, particularly around high tide. - Motorists and local authorities are advised to monitor conditions closely and avoid flooded areas. - http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=AKZ804
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