Flood — Lower Yukon Valley, Alaska

2009-05-16 to 2009-05-19 · near Grayling, Lower Yukon Valley, Alaska

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 163414. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.