Flood — Yukon Flats Nearby Uplands, Alaska

2013-05-20 to 2013-05-23 · near Ft Yukon, Yukon Flats Nearby Uplands, Alaska

Wider weather episode

On the 20th a surge of water and ice from the upstream river ice breakup moved to near Fort Yukon causing flooding of low-lying areas. A large sheet of ice became stuck 12 miles upstream of Fort Yukon causing widespread flooding of low-lying areas to persist. This affected the ball field, the old tank farm, the area surrounding the tribal hall, several homes, and one of several access roads to the airport. Around midnight on the 21st, the ice jam partially released though river levels did not rise significantly in town as a result. Later on the 22nd river levels began to slowly fall and by the morning of the 23rd levels were below flood stage. Damage amounts are estimated, and include repairs to 4 homes with major damage and 1 home with minor damage, along with affected roads, buildings and emergency response needs.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 455500. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.