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Flood Warning
Issued: 4:55 AM May. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING FOR HIGH WATER AND HEAVY ICE RUNS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs overwhelming various outlet channels and causing intermittent jamming continues. * WHERE...Alakanuk. * WHEN...Until 500 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 850 PM AKDT, local observers report that the water levels have dropped two feet since Tuesday morning and are below bankfull throughout the village. The roads to the airport were covered with water as of 2 PM AKDT Tuesday. River Watch observed the Alakanuk Slough was jammed and backing up at the mouth at roughly 5 PM AKDT. However, given that there is little to nice ice upstream in the Yukon, the flood threat is greatly diminishing. Residents should continue to exercise caution near the ice chunks and high water. - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. &&
Flood Warning
Issued: 4:50 AM May. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING FOR HIGH WATER NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by high water continues. * WHERE...Emmonak. * WHEN...Until 500 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 845 PM AKDT, local observers report that the ice ran out quickly Tuesday evening with water levels dropping. However, the roads to the airport remain impassable by vehicle at this time. Given that there is little to no ice upstream in the Yukon, the flood threat is greatly diminishing and waters should continue to receded. - For Yukon River at Emmonak: At 7:30am Tuesday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 4:41 AM May. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH FOR HIGH WATER AND HEAVY ICE RUNS NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs continues to be possible. * WHERE...Nunam Iqua. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - River Watch reported that ice was able to move through Casey Channel and the South Mouth with relative ease. The remaining upstream ice is thinning quickly and will likely move through the area Tuesday night into early Wednesday. Residents should still use caution near the banks as the ice run continues to be very dynamic and water levels can fluctuate quickly. - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc 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. &&
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