Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 23 at 2:41PM AKDT until May 24 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 3:41pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Lower Yukon River. This includes the communities of Pilot
Station and St. Mary's. Flooding is occurring in Marshall and
Russian Mission, see the associated Flood Warnings for additional
information.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- As of Friday evening, the River Watch Team estimated the ice
jam is located several miles downstream of Marshall and is
causing water to back up into upstream communities. The ice
jam is backing up about 40 miles of chunk ice. Once this jam
releases the breakup front will progress downstream and bring
the potential for flooding to Pilot Station and St. Mary's
due to additional ice jams and heavy ice runs.
- 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 River
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK