Flood — Nrn & Intr. Seward Peninsula, Alaska
2008-05-13 to 2008-05-14 · near Buckland, Nrn & Intr. Seward Peninsula, Alaska
$5K
Property damage
Wider weather episode
On the 12th, an ice jam downstream of the village of Buckland backed up water to flood portions of the village. The ice jam released on the 13th and water levels dropped to within the river bank. The road to uptown, and the dump, were flooded as well as water moving along streets. Property damage is estimated at $5000 for road repair.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 90966. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.