Flood Warning Issued for Lower Yukon River Ice Jam
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NOAA issued it on June 5, 2026, 2 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 until May 24 for the Lower Yukon River at Marshall due to an ice jam causing flooding.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Lower Yukon River, Alaska
- Issued
- June 5, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Fairbanks 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 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Lower Yukon River, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Fairbanks AK. The alert is effective from May 22 at 12:42 PM AKDT through May 24 at 1:00 AM AKDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Lower Yukon River, including the Yukon River at Marshall and nearby low-lying areas adjacent to the Yukon River, sloughs, tributaries, and wetlands in zone AKZ826.
What You Should Do
Residents should move boats, vehicles, and other belongings to higher ground. Stay tuned to local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Expected Conditions
Flooding caused by an ice jam is occurring. An ice jam reported about 8 miles downstream of Marshall is causing water to rise upstream, including in Marshall. Water levels may continue to rise until the jam releases.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from May 22 at 12:42 PM AKDT until May 24 at 1:00 AM AKDT or until the ice jam releases.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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