May 13, 2008
On the 12th, an ice jam downstream of the village of Buckland backed up water to flood portions of the village. The ice jam released on the 13th and water levels dropped to within the river bank. The road to uptown, and the dump, were flooded as well as water moving along streets. Property damage is estimated at $5000 for road repair.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 90966). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Nrn & Intr. Seward Peninsula County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.