Scientists say the snowpack is about average and has nothing to do with how big the flood will be.
Glacial Outburst Flooding
Army Corps says it’s working on multiple glacial outburst flood solutions for Juneau at once
Staff at the Army Corps said in a press briefing that they never backed out of a long-term solution, and they’re working on the temporary levee and an intermediate solution in the meantime.
Juneau Assembly moves to begin buyout process for flood-ravaged street, but could still back out
After View Drive residents came forward and said they’re interested in a buyout, the Assembly moved to sign a federal agreement.
Juneau leaders ask Army Corps why it reversed on long-term glacial outburst flood solution
Agency staff say they want to look at an intermediate solution since the temporary levee could fail before a long-term solution is completed.
Proposed buyout for Juneau residents hit hardest by glacial outburst flooding might be ‘dead in the water’
The city has indicated it can’t afford to sponsor the program, and most View Drive residents say they’re not interested in shouldering the cost.
Army Corps backs out of plan to study lake tap as long-term Mendenhall Valley flood solution
Juneau’s City Manager Katie Koester shared the news at a Juneau Assembly committee meeting Monday night. She called the Army Corps’ change of position deeply frustrating.