Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 25 at 7:53PM AKDT until May 27 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 8:53pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs
overwhelming various outlet channels and causing intermittent
jamming continues.
* WHERE...Emmonak.
* WHEN...Until 100 AM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 745 PM AKDT Monday, local observers report water is rising
steadily with ice only moving in the middle channel. Expect
continued steady rises through Monday night into Tuesday. If
ice stops completely, water will rise faster. Local officials
advise that the Emmonak High School is a safe place if
residents should need to relocate.
At 100 PM AKDT Monday, the River Watch Team observed the
breakup front moving downstream past Emmonak and Alakanuk
with a 30 mile run of thick bank to bank ice and high water
upstream. There are reports that Kwiguk Pass is jamming up at
the mouth and that water will begin backing up into Emmonak.
The high water has caused flooding in upstream areas in
conjunction with this ice run. Residents should take
precautions now and continue to monitor the situation
closely.
- For Yukon River at Emmonak:
At 7:00pm the stage was 8.9 feet.
The record is around 11.5 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Yukon Delta Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK