Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 18 at 3:28PM AKDT until May 18 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 4:28pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by high water continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Middle Yukon Valley. This includes the communities of
Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, and Koyukuk.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Water levels were reported to be dropping at Galena and
Koyukuk as of Monday morning. No further water level rises
are expected, however, wetlands will take time to drain.
- Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
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:
Middle Yukon Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK