Severe · Flood WatchActive alert
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.
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* 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™