{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.bb4d6f15775b97277558893efceeedad1818c86b.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flood Watch issued May 13 at 6:05PM AKDT until May 14 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-13","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.bb4d6f15775b97277558893efceeedad1818c86b.002.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Fairbanks AK"},"word_count":202,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flood Watch: Flood Watch issued May 13 at 6:05PM AKDT until May 14 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Yukon Flats\n**Issued by:** NWS Fairbanks AK\n**Sent:** 2026-05-13T18:05:00-08:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-13T18:05:00-08:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-14T22:00:00-08:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues to be possible.\n\n* WHERE...Including the following area, Fort Yukon\n\n* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.\n\n* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,\ncreeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...\n- Water levels in the Porcupine River are rising due to\nsnowmelt which is pushing water int the Sucker River near Ft.\nYukon. The Sucker River is starting to flow over low lying\nroads near the NE end of the runway. Water levels could keep\nrising for several days as the snowmelt pulse in the\nPorcupine makes its way into the Yukon River. Residents of\nFt. Yukon should monitor water levels through the end of the\nweek.\n\n- Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc\n\n## Instructions\nYou should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood\nWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared\nto take action should flooding develop.\n\nStay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,\ntelevision, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information."}