Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 5 at 4:15PM AKDT until May 6 at 11:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 5:15pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Along the Yukon River, downstream of Dawson
* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The Yukon River broke up locally at Eagle on Tuesday morning.
As of 10 am the breakup front had not progressed to Calico
Bluffs. In-place ice shows signs of weakening but the
possibility of minor flooding exists if ice jams form.
Around 3pm on Tuesday the ice broke at Dawson. Residents
along the Yukon River downstream of Dawson should expect ice
runs to move through for the next 24-36 hours as the breakup
front from Dawson moves downstream. Ice jams remain possible
where the break up front encounters areas with in-place ice.
- Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
- If you live near or along the Yukon River monitor ice movement
and water levels; stay alert and be prepared to take action.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Area Description:
Fortymile Country
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK