Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 14 at 6:39PM AKDT until May 15 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 7:39pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs continues.
* WHERE...Galena.
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 630 PM AKDT, the ice jam at Yuki River has released, with
water and ice continuing to move towards and past Galena.
This will lead to higher water levels and potential lowland
flooding.
- The amount of water behind the ice jam that released along
the Yukon River near the mouth of the Yuki River is higher
than 2023 levels.
- 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:
Middle Yukon Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK