May 4, 2024
Ice jam flooding along the Kuskokwim River moved through the lower areas of the basin beginning May 2 and continuing though May 14 for several communities along the Kuskokwim River. Flood watches were issued starting May 2 for the upper reach of the Kuskokwim River zone, progressing downstream ahead of flooding through May 12. Ice jam flooding moved slowly downstream based on river ice concentration and temperatures, with impacts varying depending on the residence time of the jam below a commu
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1184542). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Kuskokwim Delta County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.