NWS APRFC

Thanks for joining us during flood week, for all the up to date information and to track conditions statewide, check out the APRFC’s website: weather.gov/aprfc And for all of NOAA’s flood safety tips & resources: weather.gov/safety/flood Stay safe Alaska! #akwx #floodready

The APRFC and partners fly the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers during breakup season. See a birds eye view of the rivers here: weather.gov/aprfc/geoPhoto Photos are uploaded right after flights, so stay tuned for new photos coming at the end of April! #akwx #floodready

When do rivers normally breakup? Find all past recorded breakup dates here: weather.gov/aprfc/breakupDB #akwx #floodready

The APRFC uses webcams, satellites, observer reports to keep our breakup map as up to date as possible. Help us share what happens in 2025-Submit observations by phone or email: aprfc@noaa.gov 907-266-5160 Keep up to date with breakup: weather.gov/aprfc/breakupM… #akwx #floodready

The 2025 Breakup Podcast is now live! Jen Wallace (SEOC) and Kyle Van Peursem (NWS) give you the latest on what to expect this breakup season in this DHS&EM Podcast! open.spotify.com/episode/624SRs…... or podcasts.apple.com/.../dhs-em-get… #akwx #FloodReady

On May 13th, an ice jam formed just downstream of Crooked Creek, triggering a rapid rise in water levels—up to 16 feet within hours. The event led to the worst flooding ever recorded in Crooked Creek. #akwx #floodready

Above average snow in the Yukon coupled with cold April temps led to a mechanical breakup. On May 14, a 90-mile breakup front jammed downstream and caused water to backup into Circle. The river quickly rose and caused the worst flooding in Circle’s history! #akwx #floodready

🌊 Breakup season is coming to Alaska! Stay alert to rising waters from ice jams and snowmelt flooding. Get the latest outlook from the Alaska-Pacific River Forecast Center: 🎥 youtu.be/WdirmaH8za4?si… #FloodPreparednessWeek2025 #FloodSafety #FloodReady #TurnAroundDontDrown #AKwx

Find out more about this historic flood here: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8d7a98… #akwx #floodready

In August 1967, within an 8 day span, Fairbanks had experienced half of its average annual precipitation during an already wet summer. For more information about the Chena River Flood visit: weather.gov/aprfc/Fairbank… #akwx #floodready

Dangerous river and lake ice conditions will develop as the deterioration of the ice continues over the next couple of weeks. Ice thickness: weather.gov/aprfc/IceThick… River Conditions: weather.gov/aprfc/riverCon… UAF Fresh Eyes Cameras: fresheyesonice.org/realtime-data/… #akwx #floodready

Cold water kills: ~20% of those who perish in cold water do so in the first minute of immersion. When you fall in: 1 Min: Cold shock – catch your breath. 10 Min: Useful movement – get to safety or stay afloat. 1 Hr: Before hypothermia causes unconsciousness. #akwx #floodready

For more safety information: weather.gov/safety/flood-t… Turn Around, Don’t Drown PSA by Matt Hawk: weather.gov/safety/tadd-mu… #akwx #floodready

Many dangers are still present, even after flood waters have receded. Stay alert for danger! More info here: weather.gov/safety/flood-a… #akwx #floodready

During floods, water levels and flow rate can change quickly during flooding. Avoid flood waters at all costs! Find out more: weather.gov/safety/flood-d… #akwx #floodready

What is the best way to stay safe during a flood? Be prepared! Check out AK’s Emergency Plan ready.alaska.gov/Documents/Oper… More resources here: weather.gov/safety/flood-b… Report a flood to the River Forecast Center here: weather.gov/aprfc/submit?s… #akwx #floodready

Glacier dammed lakes (GDL), or Jökulhlaups, are unique flood hazards in Alaska that can produce flooding anytime! For more information and a map of know GDLs around Alaska: weather.gov/aprfc/gdlMain #akwx #floodready

During the spring, frozen ground reduces the amount of water from melting snow or rainfall that can seep into the ground. A rapid warming can cause excessive melt water from the snowpack that can overflow streams, rivers and lakes. weather.gov/aprfc/floodpot…

There are 2 types of breakup, mechanical and thermal. Mechanical breakup can create dangerous ice jams. Ice jams are a serious hazard to Alaskans. To report breakup near you, submit this form to our River Forecast Center: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #akwx #floodready

Alaska is a unique state for many reasons, one of which is the several types of potential floods. Throughout the day, we will highlight 3 main types of floods to be aware of here in Alaska. weather.gov/safety/flood-s… #akwx #floodready