Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 9 at 9:30AM AKDT until May 10 at 9:45AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 10:30am
Expires:
May 10, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam.
* WHERE...Aniak.
* WHEN...Until 945 AM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 900 AM AKDT Saturday, the River Watch Team has reported
water continues to slowly rise 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 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