Avisos, Coldfoot

Flood Watch issued June 15 at 5:32PM AKDT until June 16 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Including the following areas, South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range and Upper Koyukuk Valley. This includes the cities of Wiseman, Coldfoot, Chandalar Dot Camp, Iniakuk Lake, The Dalton Highway From Mp 165 To Mp 232, Allakaket, Bettles, Evansville, And Alatna. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Expect continued steep rises on Slate Creek near Coldfoot and the Koyukuk River at Wiseman. Another 0.75 inches of rain is possible in these same areas through midday Tuesday. These rises will eventually reach downstream to Bettles on Tuesday. Significant flooding is not expected, but residents should be prepared for steep rises on the waterways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow-moving weather system is currently over the central Brooks Range. Rainfall amounts between 0.5 and 0.75 inches have already fallen over the past 24 hours. Where this rain is falling over the headwaters of the Koyukuk River at higher elevations, it is accelerating melting of any remaining snow. - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc 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. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.