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Glacial outburst flooding from the Mendenhall Glacier in 2024 impacted hundreds of homes in Juneau, prompting the development of the Juneau Glacial Flood Dashboard.
The glacial flooding that sent residents of Alaska's capital city scrambling this week has become an annual ordeal for those ...
Governor Dunleavy issues a State Disaster Declaration for Juneau due to a potential catastrophic flood from Suicide Basin. Residents can apply for assistance starting August 14 through October 13.
Suicide Basin, an ice-dammed lake on an arm of Mendenhall Glacier, has filled up with meltwater and sent destructive surges ...
A rush of glacial floodwater swept down Alaska’s Mendenhall River on Wednesday morning, prompting evacuation warnings in ...
Authorities are still taking stock of Mendenhall River flooding, but new temporary riverfront barriers appear to have staved ...
USGS streamgages show flood conditions are now underway, with live cameras providing real-time views on the USGS HIVIS ...
Sean Fagan, a fellow with the University of Alaska Southeast and the Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center, writes the code that powers his Juneau Flood Dashboard. Photo: Diego Noreña. This story ...
The Alaska Legislature is considering a bill that would create a new state insurance program to address damages from floods, including glacial outburst floods that are becoming more common as the ...
Individuals and businesses in the Juneau, Alaska, area affected by flooding from last Aug. 5 now have until May 1, 2025, to file various federal individual and business returns and make tax payments.
At a meeting Monday night, members of the Juneau Assembly and the public expressed hesitation about the city’s flood fighting plan.