Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 6 at 5:22PM AKDT until May 9 at 2:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 6:22pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is occurring.
* WHERE...Chatanika River upstream of road access from Murphy Dome.
* WHEN...through Saturday.
* IMPACTS...An ice jam on the Chatanika River is causing flooding of
some cabin properties along the river. More ice is still coming
from upstream so the flooding may increase before the jam
releases. Several cabins had water and ice surrounding them as of
3pm on Wednesday
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 501 PM AKDT, The River Watch Team reported an ice jam on
the Chatanika River upstream of the road access from Murphy
Dome. Impounded water due to the ice jam is causing flooding
at some properties.
- http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
- If you have property along the Chatanika River below the Elliott
Highway stay alert and be prepared to take action.
Instruction:
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Area Description:
Chatanika River Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK