Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
946 PM AKDT Wed May 13 2026
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Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Kasigluk, Kwethluk, Akiachak, and Bethel
946 PM AKDT Wed May 13 2026
...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Tuluksak, Akiak, Akiakchak, Kwethluk, Bethel, Napaskiak,
Oscarville, and Napakiak.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- For Kwethluk: Ice jammed in the lower Kuskokuak channel at
and just upstream of the Y, or confluence with the Akiak
Channel of the Kuskokwim, has resulted in water rising in and
near Kwethluk. River Watch aerial reconnaissance noted water
has already started inundating surrounding low-level areas
near the community including low spots on Kwethluk St.
Evening aerial reconnaissance noted that ice is flowing along
the Kuskokuak Channel with a 50/50 split at the Kwethluk
entrance. Residents should remain vigilant for continued
rising water levels, particularly in flood-prone lower areas.
Akiak, Akiakchak, and Tuluksak: Ice has let loose on the east
side of island across from Bogus Creek outlet. The main jam
near Tuluksak remains in place with little change. Ice
remains packed on the inside channel by Akiak with the
outside channel seeing free flowing ice sheets remain at the
split, but primarily flowing into the Kuskokuak channel. The
Akiak side remains plugged both above and below Akiakchak.
Ice jams have been observed at/near Tuluksak, a few around
Akiak, and near Bethel, with a decaying jam near Napaskiak
downriver. Almost no intact-original ice is in place above
Bethel, with a mix of broken sheets.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
605 PM AKDT Wed May 13 2026
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Including the cities of Beaver, Fort Yukon, Stevens Village, the
Steese Highway north of MP 124, Central, Circle, and Venetie
605 PM AKDT Wed May 13 2026
...FLOOD WATCH FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Including the following area, Fort Yukon
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Water levels in the Porcupine River are rising due to
snowmelt which is pushing water int the Sucker River near Ft.
Yukon. The Sucker River is starting to flow over low lying
roads near the NE end of the runway. Water levels could keep
rising for several days as the snowmelt pulse in the
Porcupine makes its way into the Yukon River. Residents of
Ft. Yukon should monitor water levels through the end of the
week.
- 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.
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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
605 PM AKDT Wed May 13 2026
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Including the cities of Nulato, Koyukuk, Ruby, Kaltag, and Galena
605 PM AKDT Wed May 13 2026
...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Including the following area, Galena.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An ice jam has been reported by the River Watch team along
the Yukon River near the mouth of the Yuki River. This
indicates that local ice is more resistant to breakup. As the
front progresses towards Galena residents should be prepared
for the possibility of an ice jam downstream of Galena
including near Bishop Rock.
As of 5pm Wednesday the ice jam at the mouth of the Yuki
River was reported as still in place by the River Watch Team.
Water continues to back up behind the jam.
- 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.
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