Mendenhall River neighbors recount narrow escapes after record-breaking flood hits Juneau
Glacial outburst floods happen every year in Juneau, but the last two years have been unprecedented. Last year's catastrophic flood pushed the Mendenhall River to nearly 15 feet. This year, the river ... > react
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- Aug 09, 2024 4:26pm
City and borough officials in Juneau are seeking volunteers to help with post-flood debris removal and home repairs. The United Way of Southeast Alaska is managing a walk-in volunteer center Read More
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- Aug 09, 2024 09:37am
An outburst of flooding from a glacier brought severe flooding to Alaska's capital, with more than 100 homes experiencing damage. The glacial outburst flood from the Mendenhall Glacier began Monday, causing water levels to reach up to 16 feet in June Read More
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- Aug 08, 2024 09:38am
More than 100 homes in Alaska's capital Juneau have been damaged by a glacial dam outburst north of the city, an increasingly frequent phenomenon exacerbated by climate change. Read More
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Residents in Alaska capital clean up swamped homes after an ice dam burst and unleashed a flood
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- Aug 07, 2024 8:14pm
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Residents in Alaska's capital cleared out waterlogged homes Wednesday after a lake dammed by the picturesque Mendenhall Glacier gave way, causing the worst flooding in the city ... Read More
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Glacier releases water down river in Alaska, damaging 100 homes
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- Aug 06, 2024 10:09pm
An outburst of flooding from a lake dammed by Juneau's Mendenhall Glacier damaged at least an estimated 100 homes in what has become a perennial hazard for nearby neighborhoods. Read More
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Governor Dunleavy Declares Disaster After Severe Flooding in Juneau's Mendenhall Valley
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- Aug 06, 2024 4:43pm
Governor Mike Dunleavy has declared a disaster in Juneau's Mendenhall Valley following severe flooding from the Mendenhall River overflow, which damaged properties and displaced residents. The river c ... Read More
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Picturesque glacier releases water down a river in Alaska. More than 100 homes are damaged
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- Aug 06, 2024 12:50pm
More than 100 homes were damaged by flooding following a glacial dam outburst that has become a perennial hazard for neighborhoods near Juneau's Mendenhall Glacier, officials estimated Tuesday as they ... Read More
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