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Flood Watch issued May 4 at 12:53PM AKDT until May 7 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible near Kwethluk. * WHERE...The following area, Kwethluk * WHEN...From 4 PM AKDT this afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS... As of Saturday, an ice jam has been in place and is impounding water at Kalskag. When this jam breaks, a pulse of water will flow downstream. Potential ice jams and associated high water may cause minor or moderate flooding in Kwethluk as the ice front moves past the village. Generally, water levels have been near normal this breakup season. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Ice jam flooding has high uncertainty. Impacts could range between localized high water and severe flooding. Now is the time to take precautions. Where possible, move items to higher ground and prepare your community for possible flooding. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - If you live near or along the Kuskokwim River 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. Stay tuned to further developments on weather.gov/Anchorage or by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.