CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST; WESTERN ARCTIC PLAI… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected.
* WHERE...Colville River from Umiat to Nuiqsut.
* WHEN...Until Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying areas due to rapid temperature rises and continuing rain on residual snowpack.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As of Tuesday morning rain and snowmelt are causing minor flooding along the Colville River.
Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen through Tuesday morning. This rain event was preceded over the weekend by
Flooding in Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Western Arctic Plains; Central Arctic Plains can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS