Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 15 at 2:21PM AKDT until September 18 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 3:21pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Including the following areas, Upper Kuskokwim Valley. This
includes the cities of McGrath, Nikolai, And Takotna.
* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The Kuskokwim River is currently at bankfull. Soils
remain moist and excessive runoff may result in localized flooding
of rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone
locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain should continue through Wednesday afternoon with storm total
rainfall expected to be around 1 to 2 inches. Minor
pooling/ponding of water in low-lying and flood prone areas is
possible with the already saturated ground conditions beginning
on Tuesday. Small stream and creek flooding is possible as we
expect very high water levels throughout the week in response to
the heavy rain.
- We will continue to monitor the situation closely and update as
necessary.
- For more updated river information, please refer to
water.noaa.gov or weather.gov/aprfc
Instruction:
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for information.
Persons living along streams should stay alert and be prepared to
take action if a warning or advisory is issued, or flooding is
observed.
Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take
action should flooding develop.
Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of
rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone
locations.
Area Description:
Upper Kuskokwim Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov