As of 5PM, the latest data from the laser pool elevation gauge indicates that the basin has stopped dropping and is rising again. You can always find the latest information…
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In the early morning hours of August 6, the Mendenhall River crested at 15.99 feet, causing unprecedented flooding in the Mendenhall Valley. Although, fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities,…
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At a special Assembly meeting today, August 6, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly declared a local emergency following the Mendenhall River glacial outburst flood and formally requested state and federal…
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Water levels in Mendenhall River continue to rise following the release of Suicide Basin and the latest forecast indicates that flooding could exceed the August 2023 glacial outburst. Residents along the…
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Juneau, Alaska – Suicide Basin continues to release into Mendenhall Lake and River and current forecasts indicate that flooding could reach levels similar the August 2023 glacial outburst flood. Water levels…
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Data indicates Suicide Basin has filled and has begun to overtop the glacier. What does this mean? Like water overflowing out a full bathtub, water flowing over the dam created by the…
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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – As of 11 am this morning, Aug 1, 2024, there are no indications that the main release of water from the basin has started. On Wednesday evening, the…
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