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Flood in Nrn & Intr. Seward Peninsula, Alaska

Flood May 13, 2008 – May 14, 2008 · Nrn & Intr. Seward Peninsula, Alaska

$5K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

On the 12th, an ice jam downstream of the village of Buckland backed up water to flood portions of the village. The ice jam released on the 13th and water levels dropped to within the river bank. The road to uptown, and the dump, were flooded as well as water moving along streets. Property damage is estimated at $5000 for road repair.

Began near Buckland (65.9731, -161.1200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 90966. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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