Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 10 at 8:18AM AKDT until May 10 at 8:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 10, 2026 - 9:18am
Expires:
May 10, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam.
* WHERE...Aniak.
* WHEN...Until 800 PM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River or stream flows are elevated due to ice jam downstream of
Aniak. Water on roadways in Aniak is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 730 AM AKDT, the River Watch Team reported an ice jam is
still in place on Kuskokwim River downstream of Aniak near
Birch Crossing. Jammed ice continues to remain tightly packed
from the toe of the jam up to the gravel pit at Aniak. Water
levels have decreased over the past 24 hours and this trend
is expected to continue.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- If you live near or along Aniak stay alert and be prepared to
take action in case conditions change.
Instruction:
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Area Description:
Kuskokwim Valley West
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK