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Suicide Basin is Now Full

August 11, 2026

Suicide Basin is currently full and expected to release within 1-6 days. Residents in the inundation area should finalize last-minute preparations, confirm evacuation plans and prepare a go-bag.

View the Evacuation Advisory Map and find more information about how to prepare for evacuation or flooding at bit.ly/JuneauFloodReady.

CBJ, Tlingit & Haida, and local weather agencies will continue to monitor the basin closely. Another alert will be issued as soon as it begins to release.

Sign up for emergency alerts by visiting bit.ly/CBJAlerts or texting CBJ to 38276.

Monitor current basin and flood forecasts at https://www.weather.gov/ajk/suicidebasin

For the latest advisories, visit juneau.org/newsroom or follow CBJ (Facebook.com/cbjuneau) on Facebook.

For questions contact the Flood Information Hotline at 907-500-0890 or email floodresponse@juneau.gov. 

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