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 Anvik. Water levels started to rise at about 8:30 pm on the 16th, and water was covering Front Street in the village. Two homes had basement flooding. The water levels remained high through the 18th, and then began to recede on 19th. No information available on property damage, an estimate is guessed at $2000.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 163442. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.