Flood Warning issued May 7 at 5:38PM AKDT until May 10 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Issue date: 2026-05-08T01:38+00:00
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Draanjik River near Chalkyitsik. * WHEN...Until noon AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...There is a 10 mile long ice jam that starts several bends below Chalkyitsik and looks like it will remain in place for at least a few days. The upstream areas appear mostly ice free so no further ice should accumulate on the jam. However, water levels will likely continue to slowly rise until the jam releases. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 531 PM AKDT, The River Watch team observed the ice jam along the Draanjik River near Chalkyitsik on Thursday, May 7th. At which time water levels in the community were rising. - http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
Flood Watch issued May 7 at 5:29PM AKDT until May 8 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Issue date: 2026-05-08T01:29+00:00
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...Fort Yukon * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The breakup front in Alaska is currently approaching Fort Yukon and is expected to continue progressing downstream with potential for small jams to form and minor water level rises. - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc - If you live near or along the Yukon River stay alert and be prepared to take action.
