Published: May 23rd, 2009 12:13 AM
Last Modified: May 23rd, 2009 12:13 AM
PILOT STATION -- An ice jam lodged above Pilot Station on the Yukon River broke loose Friday morning, causing water levels at the community to rise nearly 6 feet, the National Weather Service said.
Water there was still contained to its banks Friday afternoon, and water levels appeared to have crested, officials said.
The service reported widespread flooding between Pilot Station and Holy Cross. In Russian Mission, which had been inundated, water levels were slowly falling, the service said. Its runway was starting to dry out but remained unusable.
Low-lying portions of Marshall were under water, with the road to the airport impassable.
A significant ice run was passing St. Marys, causing ice and water to back up the Andreafsky River, the service said.
A flood warning was in effect until 5:30 p.m. today from Russian Mission to 30 miles below Mountain Village. A flood watch was in effect through Monday afternoon below that to the Bering Sea.
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