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Record floodwaters released by the nearby Mendenhall Glacier crested Wednesday in a river that flows through Alaska’s capital ...
The glacial flooding that sent residents of Alaska’s capital city scrambling this week has become an annual ordeal for those ...
Glacial lake outburst flooding is a flood that's produced by the quick, unexpected release of water from a glacial lake.
City officials say the HESCO barriers sustained around $1 million in damage during the 2025 glacial outburst flood.
One of Alaska's most populated cities is bracing for potentially catastrophic flooding as a basin dammed within the ...
Evacuations are underway in parts of Alaska’s capital of Juneau after a glacial outburst sent water rushing down the ...
Officials in Alaska have advised residents to evacuate the state's capital city Wednesday as a melting glacier is expected to ...
Emergency officials say new barriers appear to have worked as planned, with only scattered reports of water leaks.
Forecasted flooding could break a record, which was set when the Mendenhall River crested at 15.99 feet in August 2024 ...
Recent flooding events around the country this summer have sparked concerns for communities in and near flood zones.
The melting glacier is pouring water into a lake and river that runs through the state’s capital, threatening the area with ...
Mendenhall River runs through Juneau, Alaska. The river rose to a record level, but temporary barriers largely kept major ...