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Flood Watch

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

415 PM AKDT Tue May 5 2026



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Including the cities of Eagle, Chicken, and the Taylor Highway

north of MP 9

415 PM AKDT Tue May 5 2026



...FLOOD WATCH FOR ICE JAMS REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY 

MORNING...



* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.



* WHERE...Along the Yukon River, downstream of Dawson



* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.



* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. 



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - The Yukon River broke up locally at Eagle on Tuesday morning.

    As of 10 am the breakup front had not progressed to Calico

    Bluffs. In-place ice shows signs of weakening but the

    possibility of minor flooding exists if ice jams form.



    Around 3pm on Tuesday the ice broke at Dawson.  Residents

    along the Yukon River downstream of Dawson should expect ice

    runs to move through for the next 24-36 hours as the breakup

    front from Dawson moves downstream. Ice jams remain possible

    where the break up front encounters areas with in-place ice.



  - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc



  - If you live near or along the Yukon River monitor ice movement 

  and water levels; stay alert and be prepared to take action.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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