Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 16 at 3:57PM AKDT until June 17 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 4:57pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Dalton Highway, Sag, Colville, Kuparuk Rivers and their
tributaries.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Access to roads, airstrips, and low-lying infrastructure may be
affected. High flows could lead to bank erosion that could
threaten nearby roads. Blocked culverts could lead to road
washouts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- High water is being seen at several stream gages on the North
Slope after the warm weekend temperatures followed by rain on
residual snow. Rain will be tapering off into Tuesday
evening and water levels in headwater streams are already
dropping. Locations lower on rivers can expect to see high
water through Wednesday and into Thursday.
- 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:
Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast; Western Arctic Plains; Howard Pass and the Delong Mountains; Central Arctic Plains; Central Brooks Range; Romanzof Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: