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August 6, 2024

CBJ facilities and road closures on August 6

The following CBJ facilities are closed today, Tuesday, August 6: Dimond Park Aquatic Center Dimond Park Field House Mendenhall Valley Public Library Riverside Drive is closed southbound from Stephen Richards Memorial Drive. A number of side streets and roads in the vicinity of the river are currently closed; conditions will change as water rapidly recedes. Please respect all road closure…
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August 6, 2024

Mendenhall River flooding update (8/6 6:30 AM)

The Mendenhall River crested at 15.99 feet early this morning, at 3:15 a.m Tuesday, August 6. Many Valley residents experienced significant flooding, displacement, and property damage. The water is currently receding rapidly. We expect to be out of the moderate flood stage by late morning. The hours at the Floyd Dryden emergency shelter have been extended through Tuesday afternoon and…
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High waters on the Mendenhall River below Back Loop Bridge
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August 6, 2024

Suicide Basin update: floodwater crest potentially higher than 2023 – take action now

All residents to the west of Riverside Drive are advised to make an evacuation plan and seek shelter away from their homes for the night. Water levels on the Mendenhall River are expected to crest tonight as high as 15.7 feet, above the August 2023 levels. The crest will likely arrive between midnight and 1 a.m. See the NWS Mendenhall River…
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Gates shut closing access to Dimond Park pedestrian bridge
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August 5, 2024

Suicide Basin update: prepare for significant flooding

Suicide Basin continues to release into Mendenhall Lake and River and current forecasts indicate that flooding could reach levels similar the August 2023 glacial outburst flood. Water levels are expected to crest in the very early morning hours of Tuesday, August 6, with water as high as 14-15 feet between approximately 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Residents near the river,…
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August 4, 2024

Suicide Basin release underway – avoid Mendenhall River

Suicide Basin is currently releasing water into Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River. At this time, it is too early to know the scale of the outburst. Please avoid the Mendenhall River for the safety of yourself and others until further notice. Residents in the vicinity of the river, especially those to the west of Riverside Drive, are strongly encouraged to make…
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July 19, 2024

Jökulhlaup season is here—stay alert to glacier conditions

Jökulhlaup season is here, and that means a higher chance of flooding along the Mendenhall River system. Although not every season sees an outburst, and not every outburst leads to major flooding, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings at this time of year—especially if you live near creeks and rivers in Mendenhall Valley. Weather patterns are changing rapidly…
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