Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 12:42PM AKDT until May 24 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 1:42pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is occurring.
* WHERE...Yukon River at Marshall and nearby Low Lying Areas
Adjacent To The Yukon River, Sloughs, Tributaries And Wetlands.
* WHEN...Until the ice jam releases
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1238 PM AKDT, The River Watch team reported an ice jam
about 8 miles downstream of Marshall on the Yukon River.
This jam has been causing water to rise in areas upstream of
the jam including Marshall. Water levels may continue to
rise until the jam releases.
- Please take appropriate action to move boats, vehicles and
other belongings to higher ground.
- 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:
Lower Yukon River
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK