Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 16 at 3:57PM AKDT until June 17 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 4:57pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Including the following areas, South Slopes of The Central
Brooks Range and Upper Koyukuk Valley. This includes the cities
of Wiseman, Coldfoot, Chandalar Dot Camp, Iniakuk Lake, The Dalton
Highway From Mp 165 To Mp 232, Allakaket, Bettles, Evansville, and
Alatna.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...This rain on snow event will result in high water level
and potential flooding of low lying areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Water levels have already crested at the Middle Fork Koyukuk
and Slate Creek gages along the Dalton Highway corridor while
the South Fork Koyukuk is nearing its crest. This high water
is making its way downstream towards Bettles/Evansville and
Allakaket along the Koyukuk River.
- Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range; Upper Koyukuk Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov