Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 9 at 11:12PM AKDT until May 10 at 8:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 10, 2026 - 12:12am
Expires:
May 10, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible.
* WHERE...Kalskag and Kwethluk.
* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Ice jams may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
sloughs, and other low-lying flood prone locations. Water may
impound behind a jam which may cause flooding several miles
upstream.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- For Aniak: Please see the Flood Warning in place for Aniak.
For Kalskag: As of Saturday evening, the River Watch Team
reported that ice near Kalskag continues to move and shift.
Meanwhile, ice downstream of Kalskag through to the mouth of
Bogus Creek remains relatively healthy and intact. Residents
of Kalskag should remain alert to changes in ice and water
levels. Ice was observed to have flushed through the top of
Old River, but remains in place and showing signs of
weakening/rotting close to the mouth where Old River joins
back with the main channel Kuskokwim.
For Kwethluk: Ice jammed in the lower Kuskokuak channel at
and just upstream of the Y, or confluence with the Akiak
Channel of the Kuskokwim, has resulted in water rising in and
near Kwethluk. River Watch aerial reconnaissance noted water
has already started inundating surrounding low-level areas
near the community. Aerial reconnaissance also noted that
there are several spots of open water in the upper portion of
the Kuskokuak Channel, as well as downstream beyond the Y.
Until the ice shifts or moves, residents should prepare for
continued rising water levels, particularly in flood-prone
lower areas.
- 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; Interior Kuskokwim Delta
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK