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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
418 PM AKDT Thu Sep 17 2026

AKZ838-843-844-181500-
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Upper Chena River Valley-Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area-
Including the cities of Fort Wainwright, Chena Hot Springs, Chena
Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, Fairbanks, Chena Hot
Springs Road east of MP 34, Fox, Two Rivers, North Pole, and
Ester
418 PM AKDT Thu Sep 17 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* 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. Showers will continue through the
    end of the week, with storm total rainfall of 1.5"-3.00" having
    already been recorded. Combined with already saturated soils,
    this amount of rain will bring the Chena and Little Chena Rivers
    above minor flood stage beginning Thursday afternoon into Friday.
    A flood advisory is out for the Chena River.

    - 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. As
    the ground is already saturated and may struggle to hold more
    water, there could also be pooling and ponding of water across
    the area which may make travel difficult in localized spots.

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

  - Http://www.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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GFS

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1047 AM AKDT Thu Sep 17 2026

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Upper Chena River Valley AK-Two Rivers AK-Fairbanks Metro Area AK-
1047 AM AKDT Thu Sep 17 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chena River Basin from Moose Creek Dam to the end of Chena
  Hot Springs Road.

* WHEN...Until 845 AM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated. Ponding of
  water in areas is occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1042 AM AKDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain across the
    advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly, especially near Chena River. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of
    rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches
    are possible in the advisory area.
  - For Chena River below Hunts Creek near Two Rivers :
    At 10:00am the stage was 14.9 feet.
    Flood Stage is 17.2 feet.
    Forecast: A crest around 16.2 feet is expected at 10:00am Friday.

  - For Chena River below Moose Creek dam:
    At 10:00am the stage was 22.1 feet.
    Flood Stage is 24.5 feet.
    Forecast: A crest around 25.0 feet is expected at 4:00am
    Saturday.

  - For Chena River near Two Rivers:
    At 10:00am the stage was 19.4 feet.
    Flood Stage is 19.5 feet.
    Forecast: A crest around 20.1 feet is expected at 10:00pm
    Thursday.


  - Http://www.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.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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LAT...LON 6480 14731 6484 14726 6482 14717 6486 14702
      6489 14682 6491 14666 6493 14640 6498 14631
      6509 14617 6506 14602 6490 14627 6487 14661
      6481 14697 6477 14718


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