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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
945 PM AKDT Wed Aug 27 2025

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South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Noatak Valley-Upper
Kobuk Valleys-Lower Koyukuk Valley-Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including the cities of Bettles, Noatak, Red Dog Mine, Ambler,
Allakaket, Walker Lake, Evansville, Alatna, Huslia, Shungnak,
Kobuk, and Hughes
945 PM AKDT Wed Aug 27 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Including the following areas, Lower Koyukuk Valley,
  Noatak Valley, South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range, Upper
  Kobuk Valleys and Upper Koyukuk Valley.  This includes the cities
  of Walker Lake, Noatak, Red Dog Mine, Ambler, Shungnak, Kobuk,
  Huslia, Hughes, Allakaket, Bettles, Evansville, And Alatna.

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
  heavy rain. Flooding may occur in poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Heavy rainfall that caused rapid rises in headwater streams
    will continue to cause water level rises on main stem rivers
    through the end of the week. The Koyukuk River is expected to
    crest at Allakaket overnight on Wednesday, timing of the
    Alatna River crest at the confluence with the Koyukuk may be
    coincident.

    The Kobuk River is cresting at Kobuk today and may stay high
    or have another rise through the end of the week due to
    continued rainfall.

  - 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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