Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 5 at 4:02PM AKDT until May 7 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 5:02pm
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Yukon River at Ft. Yukon
* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The breakup front has reached 15 miles downstream of Circle
as of 1PM Monday.
- The top of the ice run made it past Circle early this
afternoon, with just light ice observed upstream.
- The breakup front is expected to reach Ft. Yukon early
Tuesday morning with the possibility of ice jamming occuring
downstream, just above 6 mile island.
- Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
- If you live near or along the Yukon River stay alert and be
prepared to take action.
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:
Yukon Flats
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK