The Yukon River ice that jammed and flooded communities in the eastern Interior last week has melted or been swept downstream. But now the river’s water level is rising around its confluence with the snowmelt-swollen Porcupine River at Fort Yukon, increasing the risk of flooding downstream.
Cloudy skies and rain showers for Anchorage and much of Southcentral Alaska on Wednesday. Drier conditions for the rest of the evening. Rainfall amounts are expected to be higher with the next system.
An Alaska Organized Militia (AKOM) team arrived in Bethel on Monday, May 22, and will clean up debris in Crooked Creek and Kwethluk. Donated disaster relief supplies were delivered Monday, and the Salvation Army and American Red Cross are coordinating the delivery of food supplies and shelter support operations.
There will be several chances to see rain in southern Alaska this week. Thursday is the next round expected for southcentral and Anchorage. Flood advisories, watches and even warnings remain in place. Stevens Village and Fort Yukon and Beaver should brace for high water through the week.
The declaration means residents should have an easier time getting help to recover from spring floods that have decimated portions of rural towns and villages across Alaska.