Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 18 at 9:37AM AKDT until May 19 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 10:37am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by high water from snowmelt is expected.
* WHERE...Including the following area, Holy Cross.
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM AKDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 936 AM AKDT, High water from snowmelt and the Yuki Ice Jam
release is causing ongoing high water/flooding at Yukon River
communities from Nulato to Russian Mission. Currently the
breakup front is stalled below Russian Mission. Ice Jam
flooding is only a concern for the community of Russian
Mission as of Monday morning.
- 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 Yukon and Innoko Valleys
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK