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Overhead drone shot of Mendenhall River and Dimond Park
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August 12, 2025

Valley Library, Dimond Park facilities and fields will close 12 p.m. August 12

CBJ facilities along the Mendenhall River, including the Mendenhall Valley Public Library, Dimond Park Field House, Dimond Park Aquatic Center, and all nearby fields (Dimond Park, Melvin Park, Mendenhall River) will close today, Tuesday, August 12 at 12 p.m. and remain closed all day Wednesday due to projected flooding. Find more information about flood conditions, closures, and preparedness at bit.ly/JuneauFloodReady.
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17 foot inundation map
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August 12, 2025

Suicide Basin outburst underway – evacuate soon

A glacial outburst has occurred at Suicide Basin. The basin is releasing and flooding is expected along Mendenhall Lake and River late Tuesday through Wednesday. Residents are advised to evacuate the potential flood inundation area. Officials recommend residents in the 17ft lake level inundation zone evacuate the area until the flood waters recede and an “All Clear” message is sent…
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EOC staff discuss planning during a meeting on August 11, 2025
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August 11, 2025

2025 Juneau GLOF Unified Command response to imminent glacial outburst

(DOWNLOAD PDF) Juneau, Alaska – As of 7 p.m. Sunday, August 10, National Weather Service (NWS) monitoring data showed Suicide Basin was full and beginning to overtop. The 2025 Juneau GLOF Unified Command, led by the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), Tlingit & Haida, and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Sector Southeast Alaska, has activated final response preparations…
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Suicide Basin camera
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August 11, 2025

Suicide Basin overtopping – flood watch active

Suicide Basin/Kʼóox Ḵaadí Basin is currently overtopping 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. Find more information about how to prepare for evacuation or flooding at bit.ly/JuneauFloodReady. CBJ, Tlingit & Haida, and local weather agencies will monitor the Basin closely and issue an alert…
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CBJ and Tlingit and Haida Logos
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August 8, 2025

City & Borough of Juneau and Tlingit & Haida issue coordinated disaster declarations ahead of 2025 glacial lake outburst

    JOINT PRESS RELEASE August 8, 2025 (DOWNLOAD PDF) City & Borough of Juneau and Tlingit & Haida Issue Coordinated Disaster Declarations ahead of 2025 Glacial Lake Outburst   Juneau, Alaska – Today, the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) issued coordinated emergency…
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July 25, 2025

New joint flood initiative prepares Juneau for 2025 Glacial Lake Outburst

JOINT PRESS RELEASE July 25, 2025 (Download PDF) New Joint Flood Initiative Prepares Juneau for 2025 Glacial Lake Outburst In anticipation of a potential 2025 glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida), and the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities…
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