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Flood Advisory
Issued: 5:32 AM Sep. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by onshore flow restricting Kuskokwim River
drainage in combination with excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim near Bethel.

* WHEN...Until 700 AM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River or stream flows are elevated. Ponding of water in areas is
occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 900 PM AKDT, River gauge reports indicate that receding water
levels have begun to rise again near Bethel, which remains at
minor flood stage. This is due to the Kuskokwim River back-up in
combination with heavy rain across the advisory area. Minor
flooding will continue from overflow of poor drainage areas,
especially along the Kuskokwim.
- Strong onshore winds along the Kuskokwim coast have limited the
ability for the Kuskokwim River to drain out into the Bering Sea.
This has caused rapid river rises along the coast and inland into
Bethel. Water levels are expected to back up along Brown Slough
and flood low lying areas of Bethel and areas along the
Kuskokwim.
- For Kuskokwim River at Bethel:
At 8:51pm the stage was 9.1 feet.
Flood Stage is 8.5 feet.

Impacts:
At 7.0 feet: Action and bankfull stage.
At 8.5 feet: Minor flood stage. Water starts to back up along Brown
Slough and flood low lying areas.
At 12.0 feet: Moderate flood stage.
At 14.0 feet: Major flood stage.


- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

If you live near or along the Kuskokwim River stay alert and be
prepared to take action.

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Wind Advisory
Issued: 11:24 PM Sep. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and power
outages may result. Travel may be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur from
this morning through tonight. Winds will slowly diminish through
Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure outdoor objects.

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