Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 9 at 2:25PM AKDT until May 10 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 3:25pm
Expires:
May 10, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding is ongoing due to an ice jam on the Tanana River
near the confluence of the Cosna River.
* WHERE...Tanana and Cosna River Confluence region.
* WHEN...Until 500 PM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 220 PM AKDT, public reports an ice jam on Tanana River
near the Tanana and Cosna River Confluence region. Impounding
water due to the ice jam has caused rapid river rises
upstream. The build up of water behind the ice jam is not
expected to cause any flooding in Manley at this time.
- http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
- If you live near or along the Tanana and Cosna River Confluence
Region, 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