Flood Watch for Lower Yukon River
What: Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. Impacts: High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Where: Lower Yukon River. This includes the communities of Russian Mission,...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
WHERE
Lower Yukon River. This includes the communities of Russian Mission, Marshall, Pilot Station, and St. Mary's.
WHEN
Through Wednesday evening.
IMPACTS
High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The ice jam located downriver of Russian Mission is made up of about 3 miles of large intact ice sheets extending from Roosevelt Island to Seven Mile. River Watch overflew the ice jam at noon Tuesday and again at 5 pm and saw no change. About 60 miles of chunk and pan ice extend from the head of the jam upriver past Holy Cross. The most extensive flooding is occurring at Holy Cross and in the lowlands between Holy Cross and Anvik. 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.