Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 5 at 12:30PM AKDT until May 6 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 1:30pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible.
* WHERE...From Crooked Creek to below Napaimute.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Ice jams may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
streams, sloughs, and other low-lying flood prone locations. Water
may impound behind a jam which may cause flooding several miles
upstream.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At Noon AKDT Tuesday May 5th, the River Watch team observed
breakup in the Kuskokwim River from the mouth of the Holokuk
River to Napaimute. Ice downstream of Napaimute was observed
to be solid and holding. This may result in water rises.
Now is the time to take precautions. When possible, move
items to higher ground and prepare your community for
possible flooding.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Area Description:
Kuskokwim Valley West; Kuskokwim Valley East
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK