Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 22 at 10:39AM AKDT until May 23 at 12:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 11:39am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys. This includes the
communities of Shageluk and Holy Cross.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The ice jam 10 miles downriver from Russian Mission released
on Thursday but part of the ice impounded behind it remained
in place keeping Holy Cross flooded. As of Friday morning it
appeared this remnant jam had released allowing water levels
to drop in Holy Cross but rise again in Russian Mission. The
current breakup from is downstream of Marshall.
- Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
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:
Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK