Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 7 at 11:51PM AKDT until May 8 at 8:45PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 12:51am
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is occurring.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim River near Aniak.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7 PM AKDT, The River Watch Team reported an ice jam on
Kuskokwim River approximately 16 river miles downstream of
Aniak. The ice jam is causing river levels to rise upstream.
- Flooding is occurring over the west end off the runway, and
over the back road leading to the barge landing and gravel
pit northwest of town.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- If you live near or along Kuskokwim River near Aniak 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Kuskokwim Valley West
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK