Tanana River Causing Floods South of Fairbanks

Wed, April 29, 2009
Posted in Alaska News

An ice jam on the Tanana River is causing flooding in the Salcha area, south of Fairbanks. National Weather Service hydrologist Ed Plumb says the river has topped it’s banks in an area along the Old Richardson highway. The highway and some homes have been affected.

Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks

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