FAIRBANKS — An ice jam on the Tanana River continued to cause flooding at Salcha on Wednesday and record-high temperatures could mean more ice is on the way.
A half dozen families in the community 40 miles south of Fairbanks chose to move to higher ground as the water continued to rise Wednesday.
Salcha Fire and Rescue volunteer Jim Skotnicki said at least six families who live along the Old Richardson Highway had evacuated their homes and were staying with friends until the water dropped. Other homeowners stayed behind to do what they could to prevent water from seeping into their houses.
“Some hard-core folks are hanging in there to weather the storm,” Skotnicki said.
The ice jam near Mile 330 Richardson Highway is acting as a dam and pushing water over the bank of the Tanana River and into the yards of several homes along the Old Richardson Highway, which parallels the river.
A half dozen families in the community 40 miles south of Fairbanks chose to move to higher ground as the water continued to rise Wednesday.
Salcha Fire and Rescue volunteer Jim Skotnicki said at least six families who live along the Old Richardson Highway had evacuated their homes and were staying with friends until the water dropped. Other homeowners stayed behind to do what they could to prevent water from seeping into their houses.
“Some hard-core folks are hanging in there to weather the storm,” Skotnicki said.
The ice jam near Mile 330 Richardson Highway is acting as a dam and pushing water over the bank of the Tanana River and into the yards of several homes along the Old Richardson Highway, which parallels the river.
Reminder: Flood insurance has to be purchased it is not included in a home policy. There is a 30 day mandatory waiting period.