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August 13, 2025

Flood threat over – area open to residents only

Officials have advised that the flood threat from Suicide Basin has ended and waters have receded. Evacuated areas are now open to residents only. Please note that Back Loop Bridge remains closed. Crews will be moving through affected areas to assess damage and other impacts. Please continue to use caution around damaged areas and avoid riverbanks. Do not drive through…
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August 13, 2025

Special Assembly meeting on Friday, August 15 at 12 P.M. –  2025 Glacier Outburst Flood

A Special Assembly Meeting has been scheduled for Friday, August 2025, at 12:00 p.m. The agenda includes the following resolution: Resolution 4027: A Resolution of the City and Borough of Juneau Declaring a Local Emergency in Response to the 2025 Glacier Outburst Flood and a Request for State and Federal Assistance. The full agenda is available at:  https://juneauak.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4601/files/agenda/11026 Zoom link:…
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August 13, 2025

All JSD schools closed Thursday, August 14

The Juneau School District will cancel school for Thursday, August 14, at all JSD locations. At this time, the National Weather Service flood warning remains in effect for the Mendenhall River until Thursday, August 14, at 8:00 a.m. This includes three JSD schools in the area. Delaying the start of school by one day will also allow Unified Command staff…
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August 13, 2025

Mendenhall Lake gauge crests – area remains in flood stage

The National Weather Service reports that as of 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, the Mendenhall Lake gauge has crested at 16.65 feet. Areas downriver can expect a crest in 15-45 minutes from the time of this update. The area will remain in major flood stage for several more hours. Do not return at this time. The National Weather Service continues…
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August 13, 2025

Flood peak now expected earlier Wednesday morning

               INFORMATION RELEASE August 12, 2025 Flood Peak Now Expected Earlier Wednesday MorningJuneau, Alaska – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an updated timeline for the anticipated crest of the Mendenhall River. Updated data and hydrologic modeling now show that the rate of rise is hitting thresholds 4-6 hours earlier than previously expected. Flood waters…
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August 12, 2025

WARNING: Avoid Mendenhall River

Suicide Basin is currently experiencing a glacial outburst and releasing water into Mendenhall Lake and River. All members of the public should avoid the Mendenhall River at this time.  When you go near the river, you’re not only putting yourself in danger—you’re endangering the first responders who come to your rescue. Furthermore, drive-by sightseeing interferes with evacuating vehicles and causes painful…
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