Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 9 at 10:02PM AKDT until May 10 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 11:02pm
Expires:
May 10, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is occurring.
* WHERE...Including the following area, Lower Koyukuk Valley.
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1000 PM AKDT, emergency management reported an ice jam on
the Koyukuk River near Hughes. Impounding water due to the
ice jam has caused water level rises leading to flooding of
poor drainage areas.
- 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:
Lower Koyukuk Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK