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Suicide Basin overtopping – flood watch active

August 11, 2025

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 as soon as it begins to release.

Sign up for emergency alerts by visiting bit.ly/CBJAlerts or texting CBJ to 38276.

More forecasting data is available at www.weather.gov/ajk/suicideBasin.

For the latest advisories, visit juneau.org/newsroom or follow CBJ and Tlingit and Haida on Facebook.

Image courtesy of USGS / National Weather Service.

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