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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
121 PM AKDT Sun Sep 13 2026

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Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area-
Including the cities of Fort Wainwright, Two Rivers, North Pole,
Fairbanks, Fox, Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, and
Ester
121 PM AKDT Sun Sep 13 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Including the following areas, Fairbanks, North Pole, Two
  Rivers, Fort Wainwright, Ester, Fox and Chena Hot Springs Road From
  Mp 12 To Mp 34.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon 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. More rain is expected beginning
    Tuesday and will continue through Wednesday afternoon. Storm
    total rainfall during this time will be around 0.50" to 1.00". It
    has been very wet lately and this amount of rain has the
    potential to bring the Chena and Little Chena Rivers above minor
    flood stage beginning Wednesday.

    - This means low-lying and typical flood-prone areas may
    experience areas of flooding from Wednesday through the end of
    the week as water levels gradually rise then fall. In addition,
    while we are not expecting much flooding away from rivers,
    streams and creeks, as the ground is already saturated and may
    struggle to hold more water. This can lead to pooling and ponding
    of water across the area which may make travel difficult in
    localized spots.

    - There is some uncertainty with exact timing and amounts of
    rainfall but as details become clearer, we will continue to
    update.

    - For more updated river information, please refer to
    water.noaa.gov or weather.gov/aprfc


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

You should monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of McGrath, Nikolai, and Takotna
121 PM AKDT Sun Sep 13 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Including the following areas, Upper Kuskokwim Valley. This
  includes the cities of McGrath, Nikolai, And Takotna.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The Kuskokwim River is currently at bankfull. Soils
  remain moist and excessive runoff may result in localized flooding
  of rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone
  locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Heavy rain is forecast to begin Monday afternoon. Rain should
    continue through Wednesday morning with storm total rainfall
    expected to be around 1 to 2 inches. Minor pooling/ponding of
    water in low-lying and flood prone areas is possible with the
    already saturated ground conditions beginning on Tuesday. Small
    stream and creek flooding is possible as we expect very high
    water levels throughout the week in response to the heavy rain.

    - The Kuskokwim River at McGrath is at bankfull as of 12:00PM
    AKDT Sunday September 13th. Water levels are forecast to drop
    below bankfull by Monday morning. River levels are expected to
    rise again in response to the heavy rain beginning Monday
    afternoon and remain high through the rest of the week.

    - We will continue to monitor the situation closely and update as
    necessary.

    - For more updated river information, please refer to
    water.noaa.gov or weather.gov/aprfc


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for information.

Persons living along streams should stay alert and be prepared to
take action if a warning or advisory is issued, or flooding is
observed.

Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take
action should flooding develop.

Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of
rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone
locations.

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