Where to find information:
Web:
https://flood-atlas.service.yukon.ca/
Phone: For urgent assistance: Call 9-1-1
Radio: CFYT 106.9 FM. During emergencies, a summary is broadcast on 105.5 FM in Dawson and the Klondike Valley.
In Person: Info board on Front Street
Dawson-based Citizens can access some helpful information on flood preparation, emergency resources, and a guide to various advisories issued by Yukon Protective Services. Download our resource kit here.
2026 Season
Klondike Region Breakup Update
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
This is an update from the Dawson Emergency Control Group, which includes the City of
Dawson, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and Government of Yukon response agencies.
• The Lower Yukon River remains under a Flood Watch. The ice jam has released, and water
levels are currently dropping. Crews are monitoring the situation, and you are currently not being
asked to evacuate.
• Be prepared to leave on short notice. Residents are advised to move to higher ground if
necessary. Ensure your emergency kit is ready.
• If water levels overtop the dyke and flood town, an Alert Ready notification and community sirens
will be activated.
• If you need immediate assistance, call 9-1-1.
• Stay clear of riverbanks and stay off the ice. If you live near water, or in a flood-prone area, you
should prepare to deal with flooding on your property. To learn about preparing for floods, visit
www.PreparedYukon.ca
Thursday May 7, 2026
Klondike Region Breakup Update
Wednesday May 6, 2026
Klondike Region Breakup Update
This is an update from the Dawson Emergency Control Group including City of Dawson, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and Government of Yukon response agencies.
- The Klondike River remains under a Flood Warning. This means river levels have exceeded or will exceed banks very soon. Ice jamming at Henderson Corner is causing flooding. The ice jams could move and affect places downstream. Crews are on site responding.
- An Evacuation Alert remains in place for Klondike Valley from Henderson Corner through Rock Creek to the TH Farm, including all residences on both sides of the highway, and the airport long-term parking lot. If you are in this area, be prepared to leave on short notice.
- Note that the AlertReady system will be tested at 1:55 pm today. This test is not related to the Klondike.
- Power has been temporarily disconnected for some customers in the Henderson Corner area to ensure safety. If you see a downed power line, stay back and call Yukon Energy immediately (1-800-676-2843).
- Sand and sandbags are available at C4, the Mammoth Statue on Front St., and Klondike Valley Fire Department. Please help yourself or fill sandbags for your neighbours.
- If you need assistance, call 9-1-1.
- The Lower Yukon River – Dawson Region remains under an Ice Advisory. The Flood Hub has daily updates on current river conditions and ice jam impacts: https://floods.service.yukon.ca/
- Stay clear of riverbanks and stay off the ice. If you live near water, or in a flood-prone area, you should prepare to deal with flooding on your property. To learn about preparing for floods, visit PreparedYukon.ca.
- For the latest road conditions, check 511 (511yukon.ca).
- The next update will be shared Thursday, May 7. Updates are shared:
- Yukon.ca/emergencies, www.CityofDawson.ca, www.Trondek.ca
- Radio:106.9 FM CFYT in Dawson, 105.5 FM in the Klondike Valley
- Info Board on Front Street (across from the General Store)
This is an update from the Dawson Emergency Control Group including City of Dawson, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and Government of Yukon response agencies.
· The Klondike River is now under a Flood Warning. This means river levels have exceeded or will exceed banks very soon. Several ice jams at Henderson Corner are causing flooding. The ice jams could move and affect places downstream. Crews are on site responding.
· An Evacuation Alert is in place for Klondike Valley from Henderson Corner through Rock Creek to the TH Farm, including all residences on both sides of the highway, and the airport long-term parking lot. If you are in this area, be prepared to leave on short notice.
· Power has been temporarily disconnected for some customers in the Henderson Corner area to ensure safety. If you see a downed power line, stay back and call Yukon Energy immediately (1-800-676-2843).
· Sand and sandbags are available at C4, the Mammoth Statue on Front St., and Klondike Valley Fire Department. Please help yourself or fill sandbags for your neighbours.
· If you need assistance, call 9-1-1.
· The Lower Yukon River – Dawson Region remains under an Ice Advisory. The Flood Hub has daily updates on current river conditions and ice jam impacts: https://floods.service.yukon.ca/
· Stay clear of riverbanks and stay off the ice. If you live near water, or in a flood-prone area, you should prepare to deal with flooding on your property. To learn about preparing for floods, visit www.PreparedYukon.ca. · For the latest road conditions, check 511 (www.511yukon.ca).
· The next update will be shared Wednesday, May 6. Updates are shared:
www.Yukon.ca/emergencies, www.CityofDawson.ca, www.Trondek.ca
Radio:106.9 FM CFYT in Dawson, 105.5 FM in the Klondike Valley
Info Board on Front Street (across from the General Store)
Name of advisory: Klondike River Breakup
Type of advisory: Flood Warning
Current conditions: There are now multiple ice jams at Henderson’s Corner. The upper jam is larger and is causing backwater flooding at several properties. The ice jam at the Dempster Highway bridge has compacted and the head has moved several hundred meters downstream of the bridge. There is no longer localized flooding at the Dempster-Klondike Hwy junction. The Klondike River is open from Rock Creek to the mouth.
Weather forecast: A high of 16 is expected today with a chance of showers.
Water level forecast: If the upper Henderson’s Corner jam releases first, it is expected to mobilize the lower jam. However, the possibility remains for it to recompact and flood other properties. When these jams release and move blow Henderson’s they may stall at typical choke points like Rock Creek and the TH farm and generate high water levels and flooding, but they are not expected to be persistent. The ice jam below the Dempster Highway bridge may continue compacting but it is restrained by large ice sheets. The sequence of release is not possible to predict. However, should the upstream jams combine with the Henderson’s there is the possibility of one large ice front moving downstream that could re-jam and cause flooding elsewhere. A temporary rise in water levels will accompany the ice runs.
Flood Advisory Definitions:
Ice Advisory: River ice is changing or expected to change. Ice may melt, break or move; large pieces of ice may be flowing in the river. River levels can change very rapidly. Changing ice conditions may cause isolated flooding in low-lying areas.
High Streamflow or Water Advisory: Lake levels or river flows or levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly, but no major flooding is expected. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
Flood Watch: Rivers or lake levels are rising and will approach or may exceed banks. Areas beside affected rivers and lakes may flood.
Flood Warning: River or lake levels have exceeded or will exceed banks or flood stage very soon. Areas beside affected rivers and lakes will flood.
Contacts:
For flood response, contact the Yukon Emergency Measures Organization at 867-667-5220 or emo.yukon@yukon.ca. In an emergency, phone 9-1-1.
To share ice and water level observations, contact Water Science and Stewardship at waterlevels@yukon.ca.
The complete advisory has been published in the Flood Hub, which can be accessed by following this link: https://floods.service.yukon.ca/