Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 12 at 6:43PM AKDT until May 13 at 9:45PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 7:43pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected.
* WHERE...Bethel, Kwethluk
* WHEN...Until 945 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
This includes Kwethluk as well as low-lying areas in Bethel
including near Brown Slough and Alligator Acres. River or stream
flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 639 PM AKDT, The River Watch Team reported water levels
near 7.7 feet in Bethel. These levels should slowly rise
through tomorrow. Water and an ice jam further upstream
could reach Bethel tomorrow. Impounding water due to the ice
jam will cause river rises.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- If you live near or along the Kuskokwim Rover at Bethel,
including Brown Slough and Alligator Acres, or Kwethluk 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:
Interior Kuskokwim Delta
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK