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WARNING: Avoid Mendenhall River

August 12, 2025

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 stress and strain to your neighbors facing the threat of damage to home and property.

Stay safe and be considerate. Find links to watch live footage of the river from multiple cameras at bit.ly/JuneauFloodReady.

Find out more about current conditions and flood readiness at bit.ly/JuneauFloodReady.

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

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

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