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Flood Watch issued May 2 at 12:02PM AKDT until May 4 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible.* WHERE...The following area, Aniak* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.* IMPACTS...Water levels will fluctuate as the ice front movesthrough Thursday and Friday. Residents should be prepared forhigh water and flooding if a jam develops. Creeks and streams mayrise out of their banks.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- As of midday Thursday, ice is running at and above Aniak.River-watch reconnaissance shows that ice is still in placeat Birch Crossing, downstream of Aniak. There is a potentialfor an ice jam to form at Birch Crossing Thursday afternoonor evening, which could cause flooding at Aniak. As of 11amThursday the river was mostly clear of ice above Chuathbaluk.Ice jam flooding has high uncertainty. Impacts could rangebetween localized high water and severe flooding. Now is thetime to take precautions. Where possible, move items tohigher ground and prepare your community for possibleflooding.- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood- If you live near or along the Kuskokwim River near Aniak stayalert and be prepared to take action.You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flooding develop.Stay tuned to further developments on weather.gov/Anchorage or bylistening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio forfurther information.

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