Emergency News

Residents impacted by the 2026 glacial lake outburst flood are invited to share input on the response efforts during a debrief on Wednesday, September 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Thunder Mountain Middle School commons. Community feedback will be shared with the Assembly and will help inform the City and Borough of Juneau’s future emergency management efforts.  During…

As of 5 p.m., August 13, the 2026 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Unified Command is pleased to share that the flood threat from Suicide Basin has ended. Water has receded and evacuated areas are now open to residents only.   Please continue to use caution around damaged areas and avoid riverbanks. Do not drive through standing water, which can be unsafe and generate waves that cause additional damage to nearby structures.  Pedestrian traffic on top of Brotherhood Bridge sidewalks…

At approximately 11:45 a.m. on August 13, 2026, outburst flooding surpassed major flood stage. Peak flooding is expected between 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. today.  Flash flood risk remains high. Officials continue to advise evacuation and to STAY AWAY from the Mendenhall River and the flood barrier system. Call the flood hotline at 907-500-0890 for questions, concerns and find the latest flood updates at www.weather.gov/ajk/suicidebasin.   Thank you for all those that evacuated and continue to heed safety instructions.  

Today, the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) jointly requested immediate assistance from the State of Alaska in anticipation of a potentially imminent and record level glacial lake outburst flood, or jökulhlaup, from Suicide Basin above the Mendenhall Glacier. Tlingit & Haida and CBJ…

City and Borough of Juneau facilities along Mendenhall River, including the Mendenhall Valley Public Library, Dimond Park Field House, Dimond Park Aquatic Center, all nearby fields (Dimond Park, Melvin Park, Mendenhall River Community School), and nearby trails (Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei, Juneau International Airport’s Emergency Vehicle Access Road or Airport Dike Trail) will close tomorrow, August 12 through Thursday, August 13. Activities taking place in city facilities along the Mendenhall…

August 11, 2026 – A glacial outburst has occurred at Suicide Basin. The basin is releasing and flooding is expected along Mendenhall Lake and River late Wednesday evening into early Thursday morning.  Residents are advised to evacuate the mapped evacuation advisory area shown below and at bit.ly/JuneauFloodReady. Officials recommend residents the mapped area evacuate tomorrow (Wednesday, August 12) and stay…