Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 2 at 9:42PM AKDT until May 4 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 10:42pm
Expires:
May 4, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected.
* WHERE...Fortymile River near Chicken, along the Taylor Highway.
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM AKDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 936 PM AKDT, Saturday afternoon, the Fortymile River near
Chicken and along the Taylor Highway appears to be undergoing
an ice jam. As of Saturday evening, we have not heard of any
direct impacts from this. The Fortymile River gauge reports
indicate rises in water levels from an ice jam near the
advisory area. Impounding water due to the ice jam will cause
rapid river rises upstream.
- As we hear more information, we will update this advisory as
needed. If you are traveling along the Taylor Highway and see
flooding from this, please notify authorities.
- For Walker Fork 40 Mile at Taylor Hwy:
At 8:50pm the stage was 18.9 feet.
Flood Stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
Instruction:
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Area Description:
Fortymile Country
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK