Flood Advisory issued June 19 at 10:53AM AKDT until June 20 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT…Flooding caused by snowmelt continues.

* WHERE…Sagavanirktok River along the Dalton Highway.

* WHEN…Until 400 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 1049 AM AKDT, high water from rapid snowmelt over the past
five days continues to cause erosion and minor flooding along
the Sagavanirktok (Sag) River.
– The USGS river gauge at MP 325 is now slowly receding.
– High water will continue to move downstream over the coming
days. Infrastructure near the river’s mouth, including roads
and bridges near the Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay area is already
being impacted. Water levels in this area are expected to
gradually rise, particularly around high tide.
– Motorists and local authorities are advised to monitor
conditions closely and avoid flooded areas.
– http://www.weather.gov/aprfc