Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 16 at 12:22PM AKDT until May 17 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 1:22pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs continues.
* WHERE...Galena.
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1220 PM AKDT, River Watch reports the Yukon River breakup
front is approaching Grayling. High water and heavy ice runs
along the Yukon River may result in flooding.
The Yukon River gage at Galena is recording 124.5 feet as of
730 AM AKDT on Saturday May 16th which is in the minor
flooding category.
- 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