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Flood Watch

National Weather Service Anchorage AK

1230 PM AKDT Tue May 5 2026



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Kuskokwim Valley West-Kuskokwim Valley East-

Including the cities of Kalskag, Crooked Creek, Sleetmute, and

Aniak

1230 PM AKDT Tue May 5 2026



...FLOOD WATCH ON THE KUSKOKWIM RIVER FOR POTENTIAL ICE JAMMING IN 

EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...



* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible.



* WHERE...From Crooked Creek to below Napaimute.



* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.



* IMPACTS...Ice jams may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, 

  streams, sloughs, and other low-lying flood prone locations. Water 

  may impound behind a jam which may cause flooding several miles 

  upstream.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At Noon AKDT Tuesday May 5th, the River Watch team observed

    breakup  in the Kuskokwim River from the mouth of the Holokuk

    River to Napaimute. Ice downstream of Napaimute was observed

    to be solid and holding. This may result in water rises.



    Now is the time to take precautions. When possible, move

    items to higher ground and prepare your community for

    possible flooding.



  - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



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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