Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 24 at 11:53AM AKDT until May 25 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 12:53pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues.
* WHERE...St. Mary's.
* WHEN...Until 100 AM AKDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is expected or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- As of 7 PM Saturday,the breakup front was located
approximately 12 miles downriver of Mountain Village. It is
moving slowly into the remaining in-place ice. Plenty of high
water is still pushing down the river from the jam near Holy
Cross a few days ago. As the surge of high water moves
downstream, it is causing flooding in several communities
along the Yukon.
- As of Sunday morning, water levels have risen significantly
with impacts to low lying fish camps and smokehouses. Smaller
outbuildings from camps were reported to be floating upstream
on the Andreafsky River. Observers have reported the highest
water since 1989. Until the breakup front moves farther
downstream, expect continued slow rises and potential
flooding of low-lying areas.
- For Yukon River at Pilot Station:
At 10:45am the stage was 33.6 feet.
- 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