DAWSON CITY – Flooding continued in Rock Creek over the long weekend, with the road closed from both ends.

On Sunday evening, 19 cars and trucks were parked along the Klondike Highway at the south end of the Rock Creek Road.

Large pools of water were visible across the road for as far as the eye could see. The pools did not appear to be deep, but that is the high end of the settlement road.

The creek itself was running high. Driving toward Henderson's Corner, one could see the ice jam that has diverted water from the deeper channel into the creek, creating the problem.

At the north end of the Rock Creek Road, a closure sign was posted near the Rock Creek Fire Department access road.

Not far from there, a flash-flooded stream had washed out much of the road bed, baring the steel culvert that carries the water under the road.

This particular stream has breached the road several times in recent years. While four-by-four truck could easily clamber through it, it would not be passable with a smaller car.

Water levels in the ditches along the highway are high from Dawson to Rock Creek.

Meanwhile, the Yukon government is advising residents of Rock Creek and Ross River that if their homes were flooded, or they have damaged or lost items due to the flooding, to register with the territorial Emergency Measures Organization EMO at: emo.yukon@gov.yk.ca

Those doing so should provide a name, community, property location/address and a short description of what has been damaged or lost.

A damage assessment team will visit next week to survey flood damage to properties.

A guide for re-entry to buildings impacted by flooding can be found at: www.community.gov.yk.ca/emo

Rock Creek residents are asked to call Emergency Social Services at 993-7890.

Ross River flood victims are asked to register with Emergency Social Services at 969-3200.

A moderate flood risk is still forecast for the Klondike River at Rock Creek, though a number of ice jams have cleared on the river, enabling the water to flow more freely.

Water levels dropped approximately six inches Thursday last as ice moved downstream.

When the remaining ice jams upstream release, water levels may rise, but are not expected to reach flood stage.

The Pelly River's main channel at Ross River is open in front of the village.

While the back channel still has some ice, water levels are not affected. The Ross River is open and flowing freely. There is no further threat of ice jam formation on the Pelly River downstream of the village.

When the upstream ice on the Pelly River releases, water levels will rise but are not expected to reach flood stage in the village.

Porcupine River ice at Old Crow is slightly thicker than normal, while upstream snowpack is 95 per cent of normal. Break-up is expected in the coming days.

The upstream snowpack along the Liard River at Upper Liard is 141 per cent of normal. Peak water levels are expected during the first week of June.

A low flood risk is forecast for all other rivers at this time.