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Flood Watch issued May 1 at 9:06AM AKDT until May 6 at 9:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK As spring snowmelt continues, highs in the 50s and lows in the low 30s will maintain high streamflows in the Copper Basin through the weekend. Snowpack melting off of higher terrain will impact creeks and streams in and around Glennallen, including Moose Creek and Trooper Creek, which will continue to see rises with excessive runoff possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following area, Copper River Basin. This includes the city of Glennallen. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Glenn Highway is possible near Moose Creek, with flooding on Terrace Drive from Trooper Creek also impacting low areas around Glennallen. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Snowmelt will continue to cause large rises on the small streams which flow in and around Glennallen. Flooding of low areas and low roads can be expected to continue through the weekend. People in the area should prepare for high water and move belongings in low lying areas and the floodplain to higher ground. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - If you live near or along streams in the Glennallen area stay alert and be prepared to take action if a Flood Warning or Advisory is issued. Persons living along streams should stay alert and be prepared to take action if a warning or advisory is issued, or flooding is observed. 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.