Weather Alert in Alaska
Flood Advisory issued June 19 at 10:42AM AKDT until June 19 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
AREAS AFFECTED: Central Beaufort Sea Coast
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is occurring. * WHERE...Kuparuk River, Spine Road, Kuparuk River Bridge And All Other Roads Near The River. * WHEN...Until 1000 PM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1035 AM AKDT Thursday, high water from rapid snowmelt has crested and a gradual decline is expected through the end of the week. -Continued impacts to infrastructure near the river's mouth are possible as elevated water levels persist. -Personnel in the area are urged to use caution and avoid flooded roadways. - For Kuparuk River nr Deadhorse: At 9:45am the stage was 34.9 feet. Flood Stage is 35.5 feet. Forecast: A crest around 34.1 feet is expected around 4:00pm Thursday. - http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
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