Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 16 at 1:46PM AKDT until June 18 at 1:15PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected.
* WHERE...Sagavanirktok River along the Dalton Highway, mileposts
310-340.
* WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon
* IMPACTS...Road washouts are possible on the Dalton, especially in
low lying areas adjacent to the Sag River and in vicinity of
stream crossings if lingering ice results in culvert blockages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- As of Tuesday morning the Sag River at the USGS gage near Ice
Cut was showing water levels approaching bankfull
Heavy precipitation preceded by warm temperatures have
resulted in heavy run off due to combined snowmelt and
rainfall.
Rain is tapering off today and water levels are expected to
start dropping Tuesday evening at the USGS Sag River gage.
- 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:
Central Arctic Plains; Central Brooks Range
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: