Alaska Flood Watch | Effective 05/13/2026 22:46

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...Tuluksak, Akiak, Akiakchak, Kwethluk, Bethel, Napaskiak, Oscarville, and Napakiak. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 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 including low spots on Kwethluk St. Evening aerial reconnaissance noted that ice is flowing along the Kuskokuak Channel with a 50/50 split at the Kwethluk entrance. Residents should remain vigilant for continued rising water levels, particularly in flood-prone lower areas. Akiak, Akiakchak, and Tuluksak: Ice has let loose on the east side of island across from Bogus Creek outlet. The main jam near Tuluksak remains in place with little change. Ice remains packed on the inside channel by Akiak with the outside channel seeing free flowing ice sheets remain at the split, but primarily flowing into the Kuskokuak channel. The Akiak side remains plugged both above and below Akiakchak. Ice jams have been observed at/near Tuluksak, a few around Akiak, and near Bethel, with a decaying jam near Napaskiak downriver. Almost no intact-original ice is in place above Bethel, with a mix of broken sheets. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood