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Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 11:59AM AKDT until September 6 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

AREAS AFFECTED: Upper Koyukuk Valley

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Koyukuk River near Allakaket. * WHEN...Until noon AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poorly drained areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As of Friday morning, there have been reports of some low lying roads being inundated. - The streamgage on the Koyukuk River below the John River shows water levels have been fluctuating less that a foot over the last 5 days and are not showing a significant rising or dropping trend. Additional rain accumulations of 0.5 to 1.0 inches is expected Saturday afternoon through Sunday which is expected to keep water levels steady at Allakaket for the next few days. - 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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