Noatak, Alaska, United States


Heavy rains have elevated river levels throughout August and September. High water continues to erode the river bank in the community. The photos show a tree that was 22 feet from the edge is know 3 feet. Total erosion has reached 91 ft. by old landfill and new mark shows 112 ft. marker.


River Bank Tree
Jeff Luther
Aerial View
Jeff Luther
Impact on shoreline
Jeff Luther
Jeff Luther
Northwest Arctic Historical Surface Observations
NOAA: Michelle McAuley
Kobuk River Gage Analysis
NOAA: Michelle McAuley
Precipitation analysis for the month of August
NOAA: Michelle McAuley

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