Varningar, American Creek Airport

Flood Watch issued May 1 at 3:49PM AKDT until May 2 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...Along the Tanana River from 6 miles downstream of Manley Hot Springs * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Be prepared for fluctuating water levels and flooding as the ice jam moves downriver. It is possible for the current jam to degrade and to reform further downstream. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An ice jam has formed ~6 miles downstream of Manley and is causing minor flooding at the community park along the slough. As of midday Wednesday, the River Watch team reports that this jam does not appear to be strong. However, ice is still in place and looks strong at the jam point which caused flooding in 2022. It is possible that when the jam just down stream of Manley breaks, that it will form back up near the 2022 location, but the flooding should not become much worse than it is currently. When the jam finally releases and ice flushes further down stream, river levels are expected to come back down in the Manley area. There is not significant ice upstream of Manley. - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc - Please stay tuned to NOAA weather radio or your favorite local weather news source for updates on this situation. - If you live by the Tanana River near Manly Hot Springs stay alert and be prepared to take action. 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. Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.