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Yukon releases final flood maps for Dawson, Klondike Valley, Upper Liard

maps for Dawson, the Klondike Valley, and Upper Liard released. (Panebi Wilson/chon-fm news)

Draft maps for Dawson and the Klondike Valley were available for review from August 12 to September 10, 2025.

The Yukon Government has released final flood hazard maps for Dawson, the Klondike Valley, and Upper Liard to help residents, First Nations governments, and municipalities plan for flood risk.

The maps outline areas vulnerable to flooding and are intended to support community planning, emergency preparedness, and long-term resilience.

According to a media release, they combine engineering analysis with local knowledge gathered during public engagement. Draft maps for Dawson and the Klondike Valley were available for review from August 12 to September 10, 2025. Upper Liard drafts were open from February 6 to March 2, 2026.

Public feedback shaped the final product. Adjustments were made to mapped extents at Henderson Corner for Dawson and the Klondike Valley based on resident input.

“Local knowledge is essential to understanding how flooding affects communities,” said Environment Minister Wade Istchenko.

The maps are now available at floods.service.yukon.ca 

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