Upper Kobuk and Noatak Vlys storm history
Storm events recorded in Upper Kobuk and Noatak Vlys, Alaska between 1950 and 2025.
52
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
7
Floods
0
Deaths
$25K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Flood Flood
An ice jam formed on the Kobuk River below Kobuk on May 18th. Minor flooding caused caused water to inundate low lying roads, around and partially under three homes, making some areas in the community on accessible by boat. Water levels started to gradually fall on the 20th and i…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The City of Ambler city office reported a foot of snow fell in a 24 hour period.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Ambler AWOS had numerous hours of moderate or heavy snow with half mile visibility or less at times.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
An automated sensor near Kiana reported 10 inches of snow within 24 hours.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow reported in the Noatak Valley with a storm total of 10 inches.
Blizzard Blizzard
Blizzard conditions were observed at the Shungnak AWOS. Visibility was reduced to one quarter mile or less at times in snow and blowing snow. There was a peak wind gust of 47 kt (54 mph) at the Shungnak AWOS.
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Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |