Flood — Lower Koyukuk Middle Ykn Vlys, Alaska

2005-05-20 to 2005-05-25 · Lower Koyukuk Middle Ykn Vlys, Alaska

Wider weather episode

The Koyukuk River rose significantly due to upstream rains and snowmelt causing bank erosion at the village of Huslia, there one home was threatened and several utility poles had to me moved. The river water flowed into an adjacent lake, raising it's level and causing minor flooding to several residences along the lakeshore. Damage amounts unknown; expected to be minor.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5449329. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.