Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 5 at 4:34PM AKDT until May 6 at 4:30PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 5:34pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
The ice has stopped at Eagle, water levels are approaching road
level between town and village, flooding may occur if the ice
continues to back up water.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam may occur.
* WHERE...Yukon River near Eagle, Ak.
* WHEN...Until 430 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding as well as large blocks of ice being pushed
onshore. Water will remain high until the ice jam releases.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 430 PM AKDT, The public reported an ice jam on Yukon River
near Eagle, AK. Impounding water due to the ice jam may cause
rapid river rises upstream.
- http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
- If you live near or along the Yukon River 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:
Fortymile Country
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK