Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:05PM AKDT until May 22 at 12:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 10:05pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues.
* WHERE...Holy Cross.
* WHEN...Until midnight AKDT Thursday Night.
* IMPACTS...Extensive flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other
low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 903 PM AKDT, The ice jam 10 miles downriver from Russian
Mission is still in place as of 4PM Wednesday. The ice jam is
about 60 miles long with the most extensive overbank flooding
occurring at Holy Cross. The Holy Cross runway is completely
submerged and numerous structures in the lower part of town
are surrounded with water being reported in several homes.
When the Russian Mission ice jam releases, water levels
should lower at Holy Cross.
- 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