Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 10 at 1:12PM AKDT until May 11 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 10, 2026 - 2:12pm
Expires:
May 11, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues.
* WHERE...Chatanika near Tight Bend into Minto Flats.
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM AKDT Monday.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 110 PM AKDT, the River Watch Team reported yesterday that
an ice jam on the Chatanika River has remained in a similar
location to Friday with perhaps a slight drop in water
levels. A mix of ice and high water stretches for another 20
miles upriver with open water continuing for about 10 miles
to the Elliot Highway.
- 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services, law
enforcement, or to the National Weather Service when you can do so
safely.
Area Description:
Central Interior
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK