Flood Warning Issued for Middle Yukon Valley Ice Jam
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NOAA issued it on May 22, 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 Galena due to an ice jam on the Yukon River until 10 PM AKDT Friday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Middle Yukon Valley
- Issued
- May 22, 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Middle Yukon Valley.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning for an ice jam was issued by NWS Fairbanks AK. The alert is effective from May 14 at 4:10 PM AKDT until May 15 at 10:00 PM AKDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Middle Yukon Valley, specifically Galena. Water and ice from the released ice jam at the Yuki River are moving toward Galena, with potential impacts near Bishop Rock.
What You Should Do
Residents should stay tuned to local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information and be prepared for rapid river rises.
Expected Conditions
Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected, with high water potentially flooding rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas. The amount of water behind the released ice jam is higher than 2023 levels.
Timeline
The alert is in effect until 10:00 PM AKDT on May 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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