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Flood Watch issued September 18 at 4:31AM AKDT until September 19 at

Affecting Upper Chena River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area

In effect until: Sep 19, 2026, 12:00 AM

Upper Chena River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 12:00 AM.

Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.

Read the original bulletin (official text)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Including the following areas, Fairbanks, North Pole, Two
Rivers, Fort Wainwright, Ester, and Fox

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Heavy rain may result in minor flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The Chena River is running higher than normal and will continue
to be high through the week. As of 4 AM AKDT Friday, river levels
near the Upper Chena have crested and are beginning to come down.
The Chena below Hunts Creek is still rising gradually but
beginning to level off. The Chena below Moose Creek Dam is also
rising still. Water levels on the Little Chena are still
gradually rising but it will be cresting soon as the rate of rise
has dropped off. Peak water levels near Moose Creek Dam will
likely be tonight through Saturday.

- This means low-lying and typical flood-prone areas may
experience areas of flooding through the end of the week as water
levels gradually rise then fall. In addition, other creeks and
streams in the vicinity will be running at elevated levels.

- For more updated river information, please refer to
water.noaa.gov or weather.gov/aprfc
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™