CENTRAL BROOKS RANGE; SOUTH SLOPES OF THE CENTR… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Koyukuk River and Slate Creek along the Dalton Highway from Coldfoot north to Atigun Pass.
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM AKDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas is expected. River or stream flows are elevated. Significant runoff may cause flooding of creeks and rivers. Possible isolated landslides in areas of steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 900 AM AKDT, river gauge reports indicate
Flooding in Central Brooks Range; 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