Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 26 at 8:50PM AKDT until May 27 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 9:50pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by high water continues.
* WHERE...Emmonak.
* WHEN...Until 500 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 845 PM AKDT, local observers report that the ice ran out
quickly Tuesday evening with water levels dropping. However,
the roads to the airport remain impassable by vehicle at this
time. Given that there is little to no ice upstream in the
Yukon, the flood threat is greatly diminishing and waters
should continue to receded.
- For Yukon River at Emmonak:
At 7:30am Tuesday the stage was 9.7 feet.
- 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 or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Yukon Delta Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK