Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 19 at 9:58PM AKDT until May 20 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 10:58pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs continues
to be possible.
* WHERE...Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys. This includes the
communities of Grayling, Holy Cross, and Shageluk.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The ice jam located downriver of Russian Mission is made up
of about 3 miles of large intact ice sheets extending from
Roosevelt Island to Seven Mile. River Watch overflew the ice
jam at noon Tuesday and again at 5 pm and saw no change.
About 60 miles of chunk and pan ice extend from the head of
the jam upriver past Holy Cross. The most extensive flooding
is occurring at Holy Cross and in the lowlands between Holy
Cross and Anvik.
- 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:
Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK