Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 6:16PM AKDT until May 24 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 7:16pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues.
* WHERE...Marshall.
* WHEN...Until 100 AM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 532 PM AKDT Friday, the River Watch Team estimated the ice
jam is located several miles downstream of Marshall and is
causing water to back up into upstream communities. The ice
jam is backing up about 40 miles of chunk ice. Once this jam
releases the breakup front will progress downstream and bring
the potential for flooding to Pilot Station and St. Mary's
due to additional ice jams and heavy ice runs.
- Please take appropriate action to move boats, vehicles and
other belongings to higher ground.
- http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
Instruction:
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Area Description:
Lower Yukon River
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK