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Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 2:49PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK High water from snowmelt will make its way down rivers on the Central North Slope over the next several days, and minor flooding remains possible. Water levels will remain high through at least Thursday, then fall slowly through the weekend. The high water is caused by warm temperatures and snow melt in the Brooks Range. It is expected that high water will remain through at least Thursday, and that water levels will fall slowly through the weekend. Water levels will fall more significantly next week as temperatures cool in the Brooks Range. The Sagavanirktok River near Pump Station 3 crested on Saturday, but remains high today. That high water is expected to reach the coast today and to remain high for several days. Water will be near bankfull, with minor flooding possible in low lying areas downstream of Pump Station 3 over the next several days. Water levels are expected fall slowly late this, then fall more next week. The Colville River at Umiat crested Monday and remains high on Tuesday. That high water will reach the coast Today and Wednesday and remain high for several days. Minor flooding of low lying areas along the Colville River downstream of Nuiqsut is possible. On the Kuparuk River at the Bridge, flooding is occuring. The low-water crossings approaching the bridges are inundated with water, with up to 8 inches of water over the road. Water will remain high through Thursday, and then is expected to fall slowly through the weekend.