Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 15 at 6:41PM AKDT until May 16 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 7:41pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs continues.
* WHERE...Galena.
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 630 PM AKDT, River Watch reports the Yukon River breakup
front is 60 miles downriver of Kaltag. High water and heavy
ice runs along the Yukon River may result in flooding.
The Yukon River gage at Galena recorded a crest of 124.8 feet
at 8 AM on Friday May 15th which is in the minor flooding
category, with river levels dropping slightly to 124.5 feet
by 1 PM.
- Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
Instruction:
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Area Description:
Middle Yukon Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK