AREAS AFFECTED : UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...Koyukuk River near Allakaket.
* WHEN...Until noon AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- As of Friday morning the public reported flooding in
Allakaket. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.2 to 0.5 inches
are possible through Saturday morning.
- The Koyukuk River below the John River crested yesterday but
is remaining high. Models are indicating that Koyukuk at
Allakaket could see additional water level rises of 1-2 ft
before the river crests this evening.
- Low lying roads are currently flooded and airport access may
be cut off.
- http://www.weather.gov/aprfc