First published 9/19/2026, 12:21:15 AM · Last updated 9/27/2026, 6:48:30 PM

Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 4:12PM AKDT until September 20 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

The National Weather Service Fairbanks issued a Flood Advisory beginning Sept 18 at 4:12 PM AKDT (published 2026-09-19T00:12:00Z) and valid through Sept 20 at 10:00 PM AKDT for the Fairbanks, Alaska area.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 4/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Flood advisories indicate a risk of localized flooding that can disrupt travel, damage property, and create hazardous conditions on roads and low-lying areas. Residents and travelers in the Fairbanks area should monitor conditions and avoid flooded roadways.

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Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 4:12PM AKDT until September 20 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

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