Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 6 at 11:31AM AKDT until May 7 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible.
* WHERE...Aniak, as well as from Crooked Creek to below Napaimute.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Ice jams may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
streams, sloughs, and other low-lying flood prone locations. Water
may impound behind a jam which may cause flooding several miles
upstream.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At Noon AKDT Tuesday May 5th, the River Watch team reports
that a breakup front 3 to 5 miles upstream from Aniak is
moving quickly downstream. As this breakup front reaches
intact ice in Aniak and downstream of Aniak, this could
result in an ice jam and cause water levels to rise in Aniak.
As reported yesterday, breakup is in process upstream from
the mouth of the Holokuk River to Napaimute. Ice downstream
of Napaimute was observed to be solid and holding. This may
result in water rises from downstream of Crook Creek to
Napaimute.
Now is the time to take precautions. When possible, move
items to higher ground and prepare your community for
possible flooding.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
Kuskokwim Valley West; Kuskokwim Valley East
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK