Although this fire appears small in acreage compared to others in the Borough, it cost over $5 million to suppress due to its location near the small community of Goldstream and numerous rural residences. 2011- Hastings and Moose Mountain Fires: The Moose Mountain Fire ( FM-2909) started on May 20 and was not extinguished until September 8.2013- Flood: In May, an ice dam formed, which flooded properties in Salcha along the Tanana River.The Dry Creek fire was lightning-caused ( AICC 2012). 2012- Dry Creek Fire: In 2012, the Dry Creek Fire consumed 47,154 acres lasting from June 23 to November 15, representing almost 20% of the total acreage burned within all of Alaska during the 2012 fire season.Smoke from the fire created unhealthy air quality and poor driving visibility within many areas of the Fairbanks North Star Borough ( FNSB). 2013- Stuart Creek 2 Fire: This fire, located between Chena Hot Springs and Eielson Air Force Base, burned 87,154 acres in 2003, forcing the evacuation of over 300 residents and 450 animals.2013- Winter Storm ( DR-4162-AK): A winter storm bearing snow, freezing rain, and wind gusts up to 55 mph left a trail of broken trees and downed power lines in Interior Alaska, plunging thousands in the people into the dark for days.Army Corps of Engineers to operate the Moose Creek Dam to regulate the flow of the Chena River until flooding could subside. 2014- Flood: In June, heavy rainfall caused the Salcha and Chena Rivers to reach crests of nearly 18 and 22 feet, respectively, inundating several areas along Chena Hot Springs Road and Salcha in flood water.Another sinkhole, which was 72 feet deep, was found in Gold Hill and required five truckloads of gravel to fill. 2014- Sinkholes: In June-July, a series of sinkholes led to the closure of the Wendell Avenue and Clear Creek Bridges for repairs.Both rivers and associated sloughs were flooding over their banks. Some areas in and around Fairbanks experienced high groundwater flooding. Properties near Perkins Road also experienced flooding due to the Tanana River over the flood stage. 2016- Flood: In July-August, rainfall levels exceeded the cubic feet per second (cfs) for the Chena River, and the Moose Creek Dam flood gates were closed.2016- Winter Storm: A winter storm with heavy snowfall and wind gusts upwards of 50 mph left thousands of residents without power.2018- Heavy Snow: A build-up of heavy snow collapsed the roofs of the historic Masonic Temple and the F&H Fitness Studio.Many residents were forced to evacuate as the fire ultimately burned for over six weeks in June-July. 2019- Shovel Creek Fire (FM-5282-AK): This fire was started by lightning northwest of Fairbanks near Murphy Dome and burned nearly 23,000 acres.Properties between Rosie Creek Road and the Tanana River experience flooding due to the Tanana River flood stage. ![]() 2019- Flood: In August, rainfall levels exceeded the cubic feet per second for the Chena River, and the Moose Creek Dam flood gates were closed for a couple of days.Additionally, a Goldstream residential cabin was required to use extensive jacking and cribbing to stabilize from subsidence under the cabin. 2019- Sinkholes and Subsidence: Goldstream garden became a pond due to a sinkhole.The Chena Flood Control Project was operated from May 11-16 to prevent flood damage to Downtown Fairbanks. ![]() Minor flooding was reported in the Steamboat Landing area off Freeman Road. Shortly after, the rapid melting of the large snowpack in the area caused the Chena, Salcha, and Chatanika Rivers to reach flood stage. The Chena Flood Control Project operated from April 24-30. Flooding was reported from residences near Mile 24 of Chena Hot Springs Road and on Freeman Road. Ice Jams formed on the upper Chena and in downtown Fairbanks.
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