Active Weather Alerts
Flood Watch
Issued: 8:53 PM May. 4, 2024 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible near Kwethluk. * WHERE...The following area, Kwethluk * WHEN...From 4 PM AKDT this afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS... As of Saturday, an ice jam has been in place and is impounding water at Kalskag. When this jam breaks, a pulse of water will flow downstream. Potential ice jams and associated high water may cause minor or moderate flooding in Kwethluk as the ice front moves past the village. Generally, water levels have been near normal this breakup season. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Ice jam flooding has high uncertainty. Impacts could range between localized high water and severe flooding. Now is the time to take precautions. Where possible, move items to higher ground and prepare your community for possible flooding. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - If you live near or along the Kuskokwim River stay alert and be prepared to take action. 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 on weather.gov/Anchorage or by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 5:25 PM May. 4, 2024 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR AN ICE JAM ON THE KUSKOKWIM RIVER NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kuskokwim River near Kalskag. * WHEN...Until 1030 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...As of Saturday morning, flooding was reported due to an ice jam on the Kuskokwim River below Kalskag. The jam was impounding water and causing rises on the Kuskokwim River in Kalskag as well as along Mud Creek around the back of Kalskag. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 915 AM AKDT, Water was reported over the road that connects Upper and Lower Kalskag, closing the road to traffic. Expect water levels to fluctuate until the ice jam releases. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - If you live near or along the Kuskokwim River, stay alert and be prepared to take action. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. &&
Local Radar