Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 24 at 9:52PM AKDT until May 26 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 10:52pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs continues
to be possible.
* WHERE...Lower Yukon River. This includes the communities of Kotlik
and Nunam Iqua.
* WHEN...Through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- As of Sunday evening, the River Watch Team reports thick bank
to bank ice flowing steadily from Mountain Village downstream
for approximately 30 miles. This ice could reach the coastal
communities as early as Sunday night into Monday. The high
water that has caused flooding in upstream areas will arrive
in conjunction with this ice run. Based on the very high
water levels seen at the gauge at Pilot Station, communities
could see the highest water levels since 1989.
- 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:
Yukon Delta Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK