Lower Yukon River storm history
Storm events recorded in Lower Yukon River, Alaska between 1950 and 2025.
4
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
1
Floods
0
Deaths
$100K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
High Wind High Wind
On October 11th at 2357AKST, the Reindeer River RAWS station (RDRA2), located 16 miles south-southeast of Pilot Station, recorded sustained winds of 37 mph gusting to 60 mph. Peak winds were recorded at 0557AKST on October 12th with sustained winds of 55 mph gusting to 86 mph. On…
Flood Flood
An ice jam formed in the Lower Yukon River upstream of Hill Island, on Saturday, May 18th. Water levels at Pilot Station rose slowly with water overbank and flooding roads in the lower portions of the village. As of early evening Saturday, May 18th, water surrounded the tribal of…
Blizzard Blizzard
Blizzard conditions developed during the afternoon hours of April 15th at St. Mary's (PASM). Wind gusts to 63 mph were reported, accompanied by visibility in blowing snow of less than a quarter of a mile.
High Wind High Wind
The Gambell Marine Exchange (GBXA2) CMAN site reported gusts up to 81 mph.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |