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Juneau, Mendenhall Glacier and Flood

NBC News on MSN · 1h

As glacier thins upstream of Juneau, annual flooding is the new normal – for now

A rush of glacial floodwater swept down Alaska’s Mendenhall River on Wednesday morning, prompting evacuation warnings in parts of Juneau.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 11h

Juneau Avoids Disastrous Glacier Flood

City officials say the flood threat has ended and credit barriers with preventing more damage from the Mendenhall Glacier outburst.

Las Vegas Sun · 1d

Parts of Juneau brace for flooding from water slipping past Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier

Sections of Alaska’s capital city are bracing for the arrival of what could be record floodwaters due to rainwater and snowmelt flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier

Alaska, Juneau and flood

The Associated Press on MSN · 22h

Threat over after Alaska's capital sees record glacier-related flooding as river tops 16.6 feet

Alaska's capital of Juneau faced record floodwaters due to rainwater and snowmelt flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier.

Anchorage Daily News · 7h

Flood threat over, Juneau residents return home after record-setting glacial outburst

Officials say new barriers protected against the kind of major damage inflicted during last year’s destructive Suicide Basin release, though high water inundated numerous areas.

Watch: Drone video shows flooding after glacial outburst in Juneau, Alaska

A video provided by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities shows flooding in Juneau after a glacial outburst in Alaska on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025.

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Glacial lake flood hits Juneau, Alaska, reflecting a growing global risk as mountain glaciers melt

Suicide Basin, an ice-dammed lake on an arm of Mendenhall Glacier, has filled up with meltwater and sent destructive surges ...

Anchorage Daily News1h

Damage to low-lying homes and bridge reported in wake of Juneau’s record glacial outburst

Authorities are still taking stock of Mendenhall River flooding, but new temporary riverfront barriers appear to have staved ...

Flood Barriers Prevent Destruction During Record-Breaking Juneau Flood

After waters peaked at 16.65 feet, newly installed HESCO barriers and early alerts spared schools, homes and businesses from ...

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Flooding in Juneau could impact cruise travelers — what to know

A powerful surge of glacial meltwater is once again testing Juneau's resilience, and this time, the ripple effects could ...

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A glacial flood was the biggest on record. But Juneau’s makeshift dirt wall held.

These floods, which began more than a decade ago, have become increasingly destructive in recent years and now pose a ...

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Glacial lake flood hits Juneau, Alaska, reflecting a growing risk as mountain glaciers melt around the world

Each summer in the mountains above Juneau, Alaska, meltwater from the massive Mendenhall Glacier flows into mountain lakes ...

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Severe Flash Flooding Spurs Water Rescues in Tennessee

Heavy rain in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is causing severe flash flooding with some areas getting more than six inches in just ...

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Ice dam in Alaska releases historic amounts of floodwater toward downstream homes

Communities in Alaska have issued flood warnings and evacuations as the glacial release from Suicide Basin above Mendenhall ...

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