Evacuation Alert Issued for Parts of Old Crow, Yukon, Due to Flood Risk

Evacuation alert issued for parts of Old Crow, Yukon, due to flood risk

A flood watch is in effect for the Porcupine River in the Yukon and an evacuation alert has been issued for parts of Old Crow because of the risk.

Parts of Old Crow placed on evacuation alert amid flood watch

Possibility of ice jams leads to advisory that some residents should prepare to evacuate if needed

Evacuation alert issued for Old Crow in Yukon due to possible flooding

OLD CROW — An evacuation alert has been issued for three designated zones in Old Crow, Yukon, due to risk of flooding along the Porcupine River. The alert was jointly issued by the Yukon government and the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation.