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Flood Watch
Issued: 4:23 AM May. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH FOR HIGH WATER AND HEAVY ICE RUNS NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs overwhelming various outlet channels and causing intermittent jamming continues to be possible. * WHERE...Nunam Iqua and Kotlik. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - For Nunam Iqua: As of 2 PM Monday, River Watch observed a partial jam near the South Mouth. Ice was primarily flowing through the Casey Channel. Another 20 to 30 miles of heavy ice and high water is expected to make water levels rise through Monday night into Tuesday. Residents should take precautions and continue to monitor the situation. - 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: 3:59 AM May. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING FOR HIGH WATER AND HEAVY ICE RUNS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM 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 100 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 400 PM AKDT Monday, River Watch observed a run of 20 to 30 miles of heavy ice and high water moving towards the village. Local observers reported minor flooding is occuring, primarily on the south riverbank. Expect continued steady rises through Monday night into Tuesday. If ice stops completely, water will rise faster. There was a partial jam noted at South Mouth with Casey Channel and the Alakanuk Slough as the primary outlets for ice to pass. At 100 PM AKDT 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 7:00pm the stage was 8.9 feet. The record is around 11.5 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. &&
Flood Warning
Issued: 3:53 AM May. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING FOR HIGH WATER AND HEAVY ICE RUNS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs overwhelming various outlet channels and causing intermittent jamming continues. * WHERE...Emmonak. * WHEN...Until 100 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 745 PM AKDT Monday, local observers report water is rising steadily with ice only moving in the middle channel. Expect continued steady rises through Monday night into Tuesday. If ice stops completely, water will rise faster. Local officials advise that the Emmonak High School is a safe place if residents should need to relocate. At 100 PM AKDT 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 7:00pm the stage was 8.9 feet. The record is around 11.5 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. 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. &&
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