Flood Watch for Northern Seward Peninsula
What: Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. Impacts: Water backing up behind the ice jam along with snowmelt in the region will result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
WHERE
Buckland.
WHEN
Through Sunday evening.
IMPACTS
Water backing up behind the ice jam along with snowmelt in the region will result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Local reports from Buckland indicated an ice jam on the Buckland River above the community of Buckland. As of early Saturday morning water is still over some roads. In addition lakes are bankfull in the region. Because this ice jam is upriver, flood potential could become more significant when the jam releases. Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc If you live near or along the Buckland River stay alert and be prepared to take action.
Instructions
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.