Severe Center
Central Iowa Warnings, Watches, And Advisories Flood Watch
Flood Watch
In effect:
Saturday, May 09 2026 11:12 PM AKDT – Sunday, May 10 2026 8:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
What:
Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible.
Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible.
Where:
Kalskag and Kwethluk.
Kalskag and Kwethluk.
When:
Through Sunday evening.
Through Sunday evening.
Impacts:
Ice jams may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
sloughs, and other low-lying flood prone locations. Water may
impound behind a jam which may cause flooding several miles
upstream.
Ice jams may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
sloughs, and other low-lying flood prone locations. Water may
impound behind a jam which may cause flooding several miles
upstream.
Additional Details:
- For Aniak: Please see the Flood Warning in place for Aniak.
For Kalskag: As of Saturday evening, the River Watch Team
reported that ice near Kalskag continues to move and shift.
Meanwhile, ice downstream of Kalskag through to the mouth of
Bogus Creek remains relatively healthy and intact. Residents
of Kalskag should remain alert to changes in ice and water
levels. Ice was observed to have flushed through the top of
Old River, but remains in place and showing signs of
weakening/rotting close to the mouth where Old River joins
back with the main channel Kuskokwim.
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. Aerial reconnaissance also noted that
there are several spots of open water in the upper portion of
the Kuskokuak Channel, as well as downstream beyond the Y.
Until the ice shifts or moves, residents should prepare for
continued rising water levels, particularly in flood-prone
lower areas.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- For Aniak: Please see the Flood Warning in place for Aniak.
For Kalskag: As of Saturday evening, the River Watch Team
reported that ice near Kalskag continues to move and shift.
Meanwhile, ice downstream of Kalskag through to the mouth of
Bogus Creek remains relatively healthy and intact. Residents
of Kalskag should remain alert to changes in ice and water
levels. Ice was observed to have flushed through the top of
Old River, but remains in place and showing signs of
weakening/rotting close to the mouth where Old River joins
back with the main channel Kuskokwim.
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. Aerial reconnaissance also noted that
there are several spots of open water in the upper portion of
the Kuskokuak Channel, as well as downstream beyond the Y.
Until the ice shifts or moves, residents should prepare for
continued rising water levels, particularly in flood-prone
lower areas.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Kuskokwim Valley West
Interior Kuskokwim Delta
Flood Watch
In effect:
Saturday, May 09 2026 11:55 AM AKDT – Sunday, May 10 2026 10:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Fairbanks AK
FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
What:
Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
Where:
Koyukuk River near Hughes.
Koyukuk River near Hughes.
When:
Through Sunday evening.
Through Sunday evening.
Impacts:
An ice jam at Hughes could lead to possible flooding.
An ice jam at Hughes could lead to possible flooding.
Additional Details:
- An ice jam continues on the Koyukuk River near Hughes with
public reports of water levels reaching as high as the bank.
- Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
- An ice jam continues on the Koyukuk River near Hughes with
public reports of water levels reaching as high as the bank.
- Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Lower Koyukuk Valley
Flood Watch
In effect:
Saturday, May 09 2026 11:55 AM AKDT – Sunday, May 10 2026 10:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Fairbanks AK
FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
What:
Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
Where:
Kuskokwim River near McGrath.
Kuskokwim River near McGrath.
When:
Through Sunday evening.
Through Sunday evening.
Impacts:
An ice jam at McGrath could lead to possible flooding.
An ice jam at McGrath could lead to possible flooding.
Additional Details:
- An ice jam continues on the Kuskokwim River near McGrath with
water levels slowly rising. Public reports of minor flooding
in low lying areas on the upriver side of McGrath have been
observed where a large sheet of ice has jammed.
- Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
- An ice jam continues on the Kuskokwim River near McGrath with
water levels slowly rising. Public reports of minor flooding
in low lying areas on the upriver side of McGrath have been
observed where a large sheet of ice has jammed.
- Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Upper Kuskokwim Valley