Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 6 at 5:39PM AKDT until May 8 at 4:45AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 6:39pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
A public report has shown flooding is occurring in Chalkyitsik from
an ice jam.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is occurring.
* WHERE...Draanjik River near Chalkyitsik.
* WHEN...Until 445 AM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Flooding as
well as large blocks of ice being pushed onshore. Water will
remain high until the ice jam releases.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 536 PM AKDT, the public reported an ice jam on Draanjik
River near Chalkyitsik. Impounding water due to the ice jam
will cause rapid river rises upstream.
- 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:
Yukon Flats
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK