Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 10 at 12:45PM AKDT until May 11 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 10, 2026 - 1:45pm
Expires:
May 11, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is occurring.
* WHERE...McGrath.
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM AKDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1240 PM AKDT, the public reported continued minor flooing
impacts from an ice jam on the Kuskokwin River in McGrath.
Impounding water due to the ice jam has caused water levels
to rise, with minor flooding ongoing that is currently not
impacting any structures or main roads at this time.
- 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services, law
enforcement, or to the National Weather Service when you can do so
safely.
Area Description:
Upper Kuskokwim Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK