Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 16 at 3:10PM AKDT until May 17 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 4:10pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs continues.
* WHERE...Galena and Koyukuk.
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 300 PM AKDT, public reports continued minor flooding in
the region. High water and heavy ice runs along the Yukon
River and Koyukuk River will result in minor flooding impacts
in Galena and Koyukuk. River Watch reports the Yukon River
breakup front is approaching Grayling.
- The Yukon River gage at Galena is reporting 124.5 feet as of
0730 AM AKDT Saturday May 16th which is in the minor flooding
category.
- 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services, law
enforcement, or to the National Weather Service when you can do so
safely.
Area Description:
Middle Yukon Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK