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Flood Advisory
Issued: 5:57 AM May. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM AKDT THURSDAY FOR KWETHLUK AND BETHEL... * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Bethel, Kwethluk * WHEN...Until 345 PM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. This includes Kwethluk as well as low-lying areas in Bethel including near Brown Slough and Alligator Acres. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 830 PM AKDT, the River Watch Team reported water levels near 9.3 feet in Bethel at the BETA2 river gauge. These levels should remain steady or slowly rise through tomorrow. An ice jam remains in place a few miles south of Bethel, between Napakiak and Oscarville-Napaskiak. Impounding water due to the ice jam will cause river rises. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - If you live near or along the Kuskokwim Rover at Bethel, including Brown Slough and Alligator Acres, or Kwethluk stay alert and be prepared to take action. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 5:52 AM May. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THURSDAY FOR TULUKSAK... * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected. * WHERE...Tuluksak * WHEN...Until 400 PM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 830 PM AKDT, the River Watch Team reported that the main ice jam in the channels of the Kuskokwim River at the top of Undo Island remains in place. Water levels remain high around town and will likely remain steady or slowly rise. Impounding water due to the ice jam is causing water to rise. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - If you live near or along Tuluksak stay alert and be prepared to take action. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 5:47 AM May. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...Tuluksak, Akiak, Akiakchak, Kwethluk, Bethel, Napaskiak, Oscarville, and Napakiak. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - For Kwethluk: Ice jammed in the lower Kuskokuak channel at and just upstream of the Y, or confluence with the Akiak Channel of the Kuskokwim, has resulted in water rising in and near Kwethluk. River Watch aerial reconnaissance noted water has already started inundating surrounding low-level areas near the community including low spots on Kwethluk St. Evening aerial reconnaissance noted that ice is flowing along the Kuskokuak Channel with a 50/50 split at the Kwethluk entrance. Residents should remain vigilant for continued rising water levels, particularly in flood-prone lower areas. Akiak, Akiakchak, and Tuluksak: Ice has let loose on the east side of island across from Bogus Creek outlet. The main jam near Tuluksak remains in place with little change. Ice remains packed on the inside channel by Akiak with the outside channel seeing free flowing ice sheets remain at the split, but primarily flowing into the Kuskokuak channel. The Akiak side remains plugged both above and below Akiakchak. Ice jams have been observed at/near Tuluksak, a few around Akiak, and near Bethel, with a decaying jam near Napaskiak downriver. Almost no intact-original ice is in place above Bethel, with a mix of broken sheets. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 4:07 AM May. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR AN ICE JAM IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected. * WHERE...Napaskiak, Oscarville, And Napakiak. * WHEN...Until 700 PM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Water over roadways and boardwalks possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 730 PM AKDT, The River Watch Team reported an ice jam on Kuskokwim River near Napaskiak, Oscarville, and Napakiak. Impounding water due to the ice jam will cause river rises in these communities. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - If you live near or along Kuskokwim River stay alert and be prepared to take action. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. &&
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