Last week’s fierce storms aren’t unprecedented, but longtime residents say they aren’t all that normal either.
Weather
Geologists investigating Ketchikan landslide causes, after four fatal Alaska slides in a decade
Rainfall saturating the ground, potentially triggered by wind, are common culprits in landslides in Southeast Alaska.
Bering Sea storm brings erosion and flooding to Western Alaska communities
Some residents report that the flooding is worse than Typhoon Merbok, and that it rivals this year’s historic breakup floods on the Kuskokwim.
Smoke from Canada wildfires tinges the sky over parts of Southeast Alaska
Canadian wildfires are producing just enough smoke to start hazing up the skies in the southern panhandle.
Rainfall will intensify Monday night after a wet weekend in Southeast Alaska
Heavy rainfall has saturated the ground, elevating the risk of landslides, and rivers and creeks are rising, especially in the northern panhandle.
Downtown Juneau apartment building evacuated following landslide
No injuries or major damage to the building has been reported, but city officials say more slides are likely amid heavy rain.