SOUTH SLOPES OF THE CENTRAL BROOKS RANGE — * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues.
* WHERE...Koyukuk River and Slate Creek.
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM AKDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 725 AM AKDT, river gauge reports indicate that the Middle Fork of the Koyukuk near Wiseman crested at 13.59 feet at 4:00am and is receding, now at 12.59 feet as of 7:00am. Slate Creek at Coldfoot crested at 18.8
Flooding in South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range 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