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Flood Warning issued August 30 at 9:55PM AKDT until September 2 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

AREAS AFFECTED: Lower Koyukuk Valley

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Koyukuk River near Hughes. * WHEN...Until 400 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As of 947 PM AKDT, the Koyukuk River at Hughes was observed to be in minor flood stage by the KRHA2 river gauge. - The gauge at Hughes reported a stage of 64.01 feet, minor flood stage is 64.0 feet and a crest of 64.24 feet is expected by 10 AM Sunday. The river is forecasted to remain in minor flood stage until Monday morning when it should drop to action stage. There will be additional rainfall of up to 2 inches through the holiday weekend, so while the river will be dropping on Monday, there may be another crest on Tuesday or Wednesday this upcoming week. - http://www.weather.gov/aprfc

INSTRUCTION: Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

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