Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 29 at 4:57PM AKDT until June 30 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 29, 2026 - 5:57pm
Expires:
June 30, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Koyukuk River and Slate Creek along the Dalton Highway
from Coldfoot north to Atigun Pass.
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM AKDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas is
expected. River or stream flows are elevated. Significant runoff
may cause flooding of creeks and rivers. Possible isolated
landslides in areas of steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- As of 400 PM AKDT, river gauge reports indicate water levels
are cresting or falling following heavy rain across the
advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing near Wiseman.
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible through Monday
night.
- If you live or travel near or along Middle Fork of the
Koyukuk River and its tributaries, stay alert and be prepared
to take action. As of 8:00 am Monday, Alaska DOT reports a
landslide has closed the Dalton Highway around mile marker
230 about 55 miles north of Coldfoot. Check 511.alaska.gov or
call 5 1 1 for the latest travel information.
- Some locations that could experience flooding include
Chandalar DOT Camp, Atigun Pass, Wiseman and Coldfoot.
- For Slate Creek at Coldfoot:
At 3:00pm Monday the stage was 18.42 feet.
Flood Stage is 18.7 feet.
Water levels crested around 9:00am at 18.71 feet.
- For Middle Fork of the Koyukuk River at Wiseman:
At 3:00pm Monday the stage was cresting at 11.98 feet.
Flood Stage is 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.
Area Description:
Central Brooks Range; South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: