Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 16 at 2:15PM AKDT until May 17 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Buckland.
* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Water backing up behind the ice jam along with snowmelt
in the region will result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams,
and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams
may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Local reports from Buckland indicated an ice jam on the
Buckland River above the community of Buckland. As of early
Saturday morning water is still over some roads. In addition
lakes are bankfull in the region. Because this ice jam is
upriver, flood potential could become more significant when
the jam releases.
- Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
- If you live near or along the Buckland River 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:
Northern Seward Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK