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Juneau Braces for Record Glacial Flooding as Suicide Basin Unleashes Torrent

Juneau Braces for Record Glacial Flooding as Suicide Basin Unleashes Torrent

Juneau Braces for Record Glacial Flooding as Suicide Basin Unleashes Torrent Juneau, Alaska is currently in the grips of a major flood event, as a dramatic surge in water levels from a glacial lake near the capital city threatens homes and infrastructure. Authorities on Wednesday, August 13, warned residents that the Juneau area would remain in a ‘major flood stage’ for several more hours, marking the third consecutive year of significant summer glacial flooding. The unfolding crisis is attributed by…

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Record Flooding Peaks in Juneau as Mendenhall Glacier Outburst Intensifies

Record Flooding Peaks in Juneau as Mendenhall Glacier Outburst Intensifies

Record Flooding Peaks in Juneau as Mendenhall Glacier Outburst Intensifies Juneau, Alaska is currently grappling with what officials confirm is a record-breaking glacial lake outburst flood. The Mendenhall Glacier’s Suicide Basin has released a surge of water, with flooding expected to peak this morning, Wednesday, August 13, 2025, along the Mendenhall River. Evacuation warnings were critically escalated yesterday, Tuesday, August 12, as authorities urged residents in vulnerable areas to evacuate immediately. Water began breaching the ice dam on Tuesday morning,…

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BREAKING: Juneau Faces Record Glacier Flood Surge, Evacuations Underway

BREAKING: Juneau Faces Record Glacier Flood Surge, Evacuations Underway

BREAKING: Juneau Faces Record Glacier Flood Surge, Evacuations Underway Juneau, Alaska, is currently experiencing and bracing for a record-breaking surge of floodwaters as the Mendenhall Glacier undergoes a significant outburst. Officials confirmed on Tuesday that water had begun escaping the ice dam, with flooding expected to peak late Wednesday afternoon, August 13th, prompting urgent evacuation advisories for residents in vulnerable areas. The Mendenhall River, fed by Mendenhall Lake, is the primary conduit for the rapidly rising water, placing homes nearest…

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