Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 13 at 4:04PM AKDT until May 14 at 3:45PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 5:04pm
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues.
* WHERE...Bethel, Kwethluk
* WHEN...Until 345 PM AKDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
This includes Kwethluk as well as low-lying areas in Bethel
including near Brown Slough and Alligator Acres. River or stream
flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 404 PM AKDT, The River Watch Team reported water levels
near 8.6 feet in Bethel at the BETA2 river gauge. These
levels should remain steady or slowly rise through tomorrow.
An ice jam remains in place a few miles south of Bethel,
between Napakiak and Oscarville-Napaskiak. Impounding water
due to the ice jam will cause river rises.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- If you live near or along the Kuskokwim Rover at Bethel,
including Brown Slough and Alligator Acres, or Kwethluk 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:
Interior Kuskokwim Delta
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK