Flood Watch issued May 16 at 2:15PM AKDT until May 17 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Severe weather warning
Now
From Today 14:15 (7 hours ago)
Until Tomorrow 22:00 (23 hours from now)
Official warning explanations:
  • WHAT: Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs continues to be possible.

  • WHERE: Middle Yukon Valley. This includes the cities of Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, and Koyukuk.

  • WHEN: Through Sunday evening.

  • IMPACTS: High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

    • River Watch reports the Yukon River breakup front is approaching Grayling. High water and heavy ice runs along the Yukon River may result in flooding.

The Yukon River gage at Galena is reporting 124.5 feet as of 0730 AM AKDT Saturday May 16th which is in the minor flooding category.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs continues to be possible. * WHERE...Middle Yukon Valley. This includes the cities of Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, and Koyukuk. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - River Watch reports the Yukon River breakup front is approaching Grayling. High water and heavy ice runs along the Yukon River may result in flooding. The Yukon River gage at Galena is reporting 124.5 feet as of 0730 AM AKDT Saturday May 16th which is in the minor flooding category. - 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.

Severe weather warnings are provided to meteoblue by more than 80 official agencies worldwide. meteoblue does not bear any responsibility regarding the actual content or nature of the warnings. Issues can be reported through our Feedback form and will be transmitted to the appropriate instances.

meteoMail - Warnings for Kaltag

Get weather warnings by email for free.

meteoMail is free of charge and can be unsubscribed at any time.

We do not share your email address with third parties, as outlined in our privacy policy. By using meteoblue services, you agree to our terms and conditions. Your email address will also be usable with other meteoblue services.

Back to top