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 River. This includes the communities of
Russian Mission, Marshall, Pilot Station, and St. Mary's.
* 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
as of 11 AM Thursday and is currently downstream of Marshall.
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 and further ice jams and
heavy ice runs.
- 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 River
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK