Juneau, glacial lake
Moderate flooding is expected from a glacial dam outburst in Alaska's capital city
A flood warning was issued Saturday after an outburst from a glacial lake in Alaska's capital. Suicide Basin is a side basin of the Mendenhall Glacier above the city of Juneau. Since 2011 it has released glacier lake outburst floods each year that cause inundation along Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River.
City will provide sandbags for those affected by Juneau’s glacial outburst flood
Bundles of empty bags will be available at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library Saturday through Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Moderate Flooding Anticipated in Juneau, Alaska Due to Glacial Dam Outburst
A flood warning is in effect for Juneau, Alaska, due to a glacial dam outburst. Residents are advised to prepare for moderate flooding.
Moderate flooding expected from glacial dam outburst in Alaska's capital
A flood warning was issued Saturday after an outburst from a glacial lake in Alaska's capital. Suicide Basin is a side basin of the Mendenhall Glacier above the city of Juneau. Since 2011 it has released glacier lake outburst floods each year that cause inundation along Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River.
Prevén inundaciones moderadas por desbordamiento de presa glaciar en capital de Alaska
Las autoridades de Alaska emitieron el sábado un aviso de inundación tras el desbordamiento de un lago glaciar en la capital del estado.
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Suicide Basin flood warning issued, crest up to 11.5 feet between 1-7 a.m. Monday forecast
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Mendenhall River crests at 10.77 feet at 11:30 p.m. Sunday — lower and earlier than expected
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Flood warning issued Saturday in Juneau after glacial lake outburt
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Alaska Congressional Delegation Welcomes Federal Disaster Declaration for Juneau Floods
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Glacial Waters Threaten Juneau: Mendenhall's Annual Deluge
Juneau faces another annual flood risk from a glacial lake outbreak at Suicide Basin, linked to the Mendenhall Glacier.
Suicide Basin seeing increasing activity as water levels drop
Twenty-four-hour rainfall totals could top out near 4 inches for locations at sea level. Freezing levels have yet to drop ...
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CBJ distribution of 75,000 sandbags to flood-affected residents occurs as Suicide Basin drops again
Tens of thousands of sandbags are being distributed by the city on Saturday to residents in areas affected by this year’s ...