Flood Warning Issued for Yukon Delta Coast Due to 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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NWS Fairbanks has issued a Flood Warning for an ice jam affecting Mountain Village and nearby Yukon River communities until 1 AM AKDT Sunday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Yukon Delta Coast, 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 Yukon Delta Coast, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Fairbanks AK. The alert is effective from May 22 at 10:06 PM AKDT until May 24 at 1:00 AM AKDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Yukon Delta Coast, specifically Mountain Village. Additional communities at risk include Pilot Station and St. Mary's along the lower Yukon River.
What You Should Do
Residents should stay tuned to further developments by listening to local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for updates.
Expected Conditions
Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected, with impacts to rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying flood-prone locations. At 10:00 PM, the river gauge at Pilot Station indicated a stage of 30.2 feet, with water levels having risen about 5 feet during the day. The ice jam is located several miles downstream of Marshall and is backing up approximately 40 miles of ice.
Timeline
The alert is in effect until 1:00 AM AKDT on Sunday, May 24.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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