Flood Warning Issued for Aniak in Kuskokwim Valley West
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NOAA issued it on May 15, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flood Warning is in effect for Aniak due to an ice jam, with flooding imminent or occurring until 8:45 PM AKDT on May 8, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Kuskokwim Valley West, Alaska
- Issued
- May 15, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage AK
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Kuskokwim Valley West, Alaska.
Flood Warning in Kuskokwim Valley West
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by NWS Anchorage AK. It is effective from 8:49 AM AKDT on May 8, 2026, until 8:45 PM AKDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Aniak in the Kuskokwim Valley West, Alaska.
What You Should Do
Turn around and do not drive through flooded roads. Stay tuned to local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Expected Conditions
Flooding is caused by an ice jam, with water rising in and around Aniak, inundating low-lying areas near the runway and encroaching on the AC store and homes.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 8:49 AM AKDT on May 8, 2026, and ends at 8:45 PM AKDT on May 8, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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