Special Weather Statement

A glacier dammed lake outburst from Summit Lake is ongoing along the Salmon River near Hyder. Water levels as of 1:45 pm Thursday were at 25.56 ft at the USGS river gage and continuing to come down. Water levels will drop fast through Thursday afternoon into the evening hours. For reference, the crest of this release is similar to river levels as of last years outburst flooding event.

The USDA Forest Service has reported to NWS of a failure of a dike along the river. This failure is producing damaging impacts to the Fish Creek Bear Viewing area. Stay away from the flooded area.

Another potential impact area for this event is the road from Hyder to Premier, Canada at around mile point 9 along the Salmon River.

Be aware of debris in the water. Very cold water will increase the threat of hypothermia. Please report any observed impacts or damage to the National Weather Service.