Flood in Lower Yukon Valley, Alaska

Flood May 16, 2009 – May 19, 2009 · Lower Yukon Valley, Alaska

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

A large surge of water and ice moving down the Yukon River produced minor flooding at Grayling. During the early morning hours of the 17th, the water levels rose significantly and inundated the road to the airport making it accessible only by boat. The water levels dropped during the early morning hours of the 19th. No homes were flooded in the village of Grayling. Estimated property damage $0.

Began near Grayling (62.9170, -160.0845).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 163414. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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