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Flood Watch
Issued: 10:48 PM May. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs continues to be possible. * WHERE...Lower Yukon River. This includes the communities of Kotlik and Nunam Iqua. * WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As of 1 PM Monday, the River Watch Team observed the breakup front moving downstream past Emmonak and Alakanuk with a 30 mile run of thick bank to bank ice and high water upstream still. Kwiguk Pass is jamming up and water will begin backing up at Emmonak. Based on the very high water levels seen at the gauge at Pilot Station, communities could see the highest water levels since 1989. - 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. &&
Flood Warning
Issued: 10:32 PM May. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs is expected. * WHERE...Alakanuk and Emmonak. * WHEN...Until 100 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As of 1 PM Monday, the River Watch Team observed the breakup front moving downstream past Emmonak and Alakanuk with a 30 mile run of thick bank to bank ice and high water upstream. There are reports that Kwiguk Pass is jamming up at the mouth and that water will begin backing up into Emmonak. The high water has caused flooding in upstream areas in conjunction with this ice run. Residents should take precautions now and continue to monitor the situation closely. - For Yukon River at Emmonak: At 11:15am the stage was 6.9 feet. For Yukon River at Pilot Station: At 01:15pm Sunday the stage was 31.27 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 Warning
Issued: 6:06 AM May. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING FOR HIGH WATER AND HEAVY ICE RUNS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs continues. * WHERE...Mountain Village. * WHEN...Until 100 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is expected or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1004 PM AKDT, reports indicate that water levels are continuing to rise following several feet of rise on Saturday. - The breakup front remains located downriver of Mountain Village. It is moving slowly into the remaining in-place ice. Plenty of high water is still pushing down the river from the jam near Holy Cross a few days ago. As the surge of high water moves downstream, it is causing flooding in several communities along the Yukon. - For Yukon River at Pilot Station: At 7:45pm the stage was 33.5 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. &&
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