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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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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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August 11, 2025

Eaglecrest Human Resources Committee meets August 13

The Eaglecrest Human Resources Committee will meet Wednesday, August 13 at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom only. The meeting will discuss personnel rules and pay ranges. The agenda is available at juneauak.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4603/files/agenda/11021 Zoom link: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/88301515772 Dial-in: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 883 0151 5772 For the complete CBJ public meetings calendar, visit juneau.org/calendar.
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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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