Weather Alerts For Bethel, AK

# HEADLINE -------------------- FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Flooding caused by onshore flow restricting Kuskokwim River drainage in combination with excessive rainfall is expected. WHERE Kuskokwim near Bethel. WHEN Until 400 PM AKDT Tuesday. IMPACTS Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. Ponding of water in areas is occurring or is imminent. ADDITIONAL DETAILS - At 715 AM AKDT, river gauges in Bethel have detected a rise in water level above 8.5 feet. River gauge reports indicate rises in water levels from the Kuskokwim River back-up in combination with heavy rain across the advisory area. This is causing minor flooding from overflow of poor drainage areas, especially along the Kuskokwim. - Strong onshore winds along the Kuskokwim coast have limited the ability for the Kuskokwim River to drain out into the Bering Sea. This has caused rapid river rises along the coast and inland into Bethel. Water levels are expected to back up along Brown Slough and flood low lying areas of Bethel and areas along the Kuskokwim. - For Kuskokwim River at Bethel: At 6:50am the stage was 8.6 feet. Flood Stage is 8.5 feet. - Impacts: At 7.0 feet: Action and bankfull stage. At 8.5 feet: Minor flood stage. Water starts to back up along Brown Slough and flood low lying areas. At 12.0 feet: Moderate flood stage. At 14.0 feet: Major flood stage. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood ISSUED AT Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 7:31 AM AKDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Anchorage AK HEADER Flood Advisory # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. If you live near or along the Kuskokwim River stay alert and be prepared to take action. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Interior Kuskokwim Delta AK

# HEADLINE -------------------- WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Interior Kuskokwim Delta. WHEN Until 1 AM AKDT Wednesday. IMPACTS Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and power outages may result. Travel may be difficult. ADDITIONAL DETAILS The strongest winds are expected to occur from this morning through tonight. Winds will slowly diminish through Wednesday morning. ISSUED AT Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 3:36 AM AKDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Anchorage AK HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Secure outdoor objects. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Interior Kuskokwim Delta, Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island Including the cities of Kwethluk, Quinhagak, Mekoryuk, Kipnuk, Bethel, Kasigluk, Akiachak, and Toksook Bay