Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 25 at 2:48PM AKDT until May 26 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 3:48pm
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...Until 1 AM AKDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- As of 1 PM 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
still. Kwiguk Pass is jamming up and water will begin backing
up at Emmonak. 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