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Flood Watch

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

948 PM AKDT Mon May 18 2026



AKZ829-190700-

/O.EXP.PAFG.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0600Z/

/00000.0.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

Including the cities of Galena, Ruby, Nulato, Kaltag, and Koyukuk

948 PM AKDT Mon May 18 2026



...FLOOD WATCH FOR SNOWMELT WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...



The Flood Watch will expire for including the following area, Middle 

Yukon Valley.



The flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch will 

expire at 10 PM AKDT this evening.



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AKZ830-200600-

/O.CON.PAFG.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260520T0600Z/

/00000.0.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

Including the cities of Holy Cross, Grayling, Anvik, and Shageluk

948 PM AKDT Mon May 18 2026



...FLOOD WATCH FOR HIGH WATER AND HEAVY ICE RUNS NOW IN EFFECT 

THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...



* WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs continues 

  to be possible.



* WHERE...Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys.  This includes the 

  communities of Grayling, Holy Cross, and Shageluk.



* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.



* IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, 

  streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - The breakup front along the Yukon River is currently jammed

    10 miles downstream of Russian Mission. High water and runs

    of heavy ice from the Yuki River ice jam release have been

    causing rapid water level rises as it approaches communities.

    Yukon River communities that have not experienced ice jams

    are still experiencing high water and minor flooding.



  - 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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AKZ826-200600-

/O.CON.PAFG.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260520T0600Z/

/00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

Including the cities of Pilot Station, Russian Mission, St Marys,

and Marshall

948 PM AKDT Mon May 18 2026



...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY 

EVENING...



* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.



* WHERE...Lower Yukon River. This includes the communities of 

  Russian Mission, Marshall, Pilot Station, and St. Mary's.



* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.



* IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, 

  streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - The breakup front along the Yukon River is currently jammed

    10 miles downstream of Russian Mission. High water and runs

    of heavy ice from the Yuki River ice jam release have been

    causing rapid water level rises as it approaches communities.

    Yukon River communities that have not experienced ice jams

    are still experiencing high water and minor flooding.

    Communities downstream of the current breakup front should

    expect similar water levels as the breakup front moves past

    their location.



  - 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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