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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
418 PM AKDT Thu Sep 17 2026

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Upper Chena River Valley-Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area-
Including the cities of Fort Wainwright, Chena Hot Springs, Chena
Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, Fairbanks, Chena Hot
Springs Road east of MP 34, Fox, Two Rivers, North Pole, and
Ester
418 PM AKDT Thu Sep 17 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Including the following areas, Fairbanks, North Pole, Two
  Rivers, Fort Wainwright, Ester, and Fox

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Heavy rain may result in minor flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - The Chena River is running higher than normal and will continue
    to be high through the week. Showers will continue through the
    end of the week, with storm total rainfall of 1.5"-3.00" having
    already been recorded. Combined with already saturated soils,
    this amount of rain will bring the Chena and Little Chena Rivers
    above minor flood stage beginning Thursday afternoon into Friday.
    A flood advisory is out for the Chena River.

    - This means low-lying and typical flood-prone areas may
    experience areas of flooding through the end of the week as water
    levels gradually rise then fall. In addition, other creeks and
    streams in the vicinity will be running at elevated levels. As
    the ground is already saturated and may struggle to hold more
    water, there could also be pooling and ponding of water across
    the area which may make travel difficult in localized spots.

    - For more updated river information, please refer to
    water.noaa.gov or weather.gov/aprfc

  - 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.

You should monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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GFS