Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 8 at 10:56AM AKDT until May 9 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 11:56am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected.
* WHERE...Chatanika near Tight Bend into Minto Flats.
* WHEN...Until 100 PM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...An ice jam on the Chatanika River is causing flooding of
some cabin properties along the river. More ice is still coming
from upstream so the flooding may increase before the jam
releases.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1045 AM AKDT, The River Watch Team reported that an ice
jam on Chatanika River has moved downstream, flooding a new
group of cabins just after the hard bend in the river. Water
levels have dropped in the original flood area. A mix of ice
and high water stretches for another 20 miles upriver with
open water continuing for about 10 miles to the Elliot
Highway.
- http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
- If you have property along the Chatanika River below the Elliott
Highway stay alert and be prepared to take action.
Instruction:
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Area Description:
Central Interior
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK