Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Juneau AK
AREA: Haines Borough and Klukwan
SENT: 2026-06-22T22:08:00-08:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 10:08PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Continuing snow melt across the Chilkat River Valley has led to
elevated flow in rivers and streams within the area. The Klehini
River in particular has experienced flow rates in excess of 6,000 CFS
at times. While temperatures will cool down through the upcoming
week, snow levels in excess of 5,000 ft will continue to support
additional runoff entering the Chilkat River Valley, maintaining
elevated stream flow.

For the Klehini River Near Klukwan:
At 9:00pm the stage was 86.7 feet.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-23T22:00:00-08:00