Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 8 at 6:24PM AKDT until May 9 at 9:45AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 7:24pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam.
* WHERE...Aniak.
* WHEN...Until 945 AM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 620 PM AKDT, The River Watch Team has reported water
rising in and around Aniak due to ice jamming in the
Kuskokwim River near Aniak and the Aniak Slough. Water has
inundated low-lying areas near the runway and has encroached
the AC store and homes near the upstream/east side of the
runway.
As of 5 PM Friday, water level past Crow Village is still
over the bank. No changes to ice jam at Aniak and Birch
Crossing. No changes to ice at Kalskag, Old River is still
holding ice.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- If you live near or along near the Kuskokwim River at Aniak or
the Aniak Slough 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:
Kuskokwim Valley West
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK