People Told to Leave as New Flood Record Predicted in Alaska

Some Juneau Residents Urged to Evacuate as Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier Releases Floodwater

Residents in some parts of Juneau prepared to evacuate ahead of what could be a record surge of flooding as rainwater and snowmelt in a huge basin dammed by Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier started to flow downstream toward the capital city.

Residents in Alaska’s capital urged to evacuate over flooding from melting glacier

Forecasted flooding could break a record, which was set when the Mendenhall River crested at 15.99 feet in August 2024

Alaska capital Juneau urged to evacuate as 'glacial outburst' flood looms

Because the flooding has been a growing concern, city officials have installed emergency flood barriers along several miles of riverbanks.

People told to leave as new flood record predicted in Alaska

Recent flooding events around the country this summer have sparked concerns for communities in and near flood zones.