Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 18 at 4:31AM AKDT until September 19 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 5:31am
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Including the following areas, Fairbanks, North Pole, Two
Rivers, Fort Wainwright, Ester, and Fox
* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rain may result in minor flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The Chena River is running higher than normal and will continue
to be high through the week. As of 4 AM AKDT Friday, river levels
near the Upper Chena have crested and are beginning to come down.
The Chena below Hunts Creek is still rising gradually but
beginning to level off. The Chena below Moose Creek Dam is also
rising still. Water levels on the Little Chena are still
gradually rising but it will be cresting soon as the rate of rise
has dropped off. Peak water levels near Moose Creek Dam will
likely be tonight through Saturday.
- This means low-lying and typical flood-prone areas may
experience areas of flooding through the end of the week as water
levels gradually rise then fall. In addition, other creeks and
streams in the vicinity will be running at elevated levels.
- 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 further information.
You should monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Upper Chena River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov