Updates and information about Juneau’s annual glacial outburst flood in the Mendenhall Valley.
Find the latest Suicide Basin forecast from NOAA here.
City flood maps and emergency information are available at juneauflood.org and juneau.org
The archived livestream of river cameras and other real-time information are available on KTOO’s YouTube channel.
Join us for an expert panel discussion and Q&A moderated by KTOO Climate & Environment Reporter Alix Soliman on Tuesday, June 30.
LATEST NEWS
Back Loop Bridge trailhead closed for glacial outburst flood wall construction
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is building a berm parallel to Back Loop Road.
Juneau Assembly addresses a fairness issue regarding glacial outburst flood wall funding
Hundreds of homeowners will no longer have to pay into a local improvement district for the HESCO barriers, but a lawsuit over the flood wall is ongoing.
Panel discussion: Preparing for the next glacial outburst flood
Panelists will talk about the latest science guiding flood planning, the temporary flood wall made of HESCO barriers, future solutions and public safety.
Now Juneau’s flood wall is being rebuilt to withstand a glacial outburst flood 30% larger than last year, instead of twice the size
After the project cost skyrocketed, the Assembly voted to scale back the protection plan for this year’s flood. The Army Corps is weighing some medium-term solution ideas and estimates the annual flood will last another 25 years.
Juneau’s flood wall is being rebuilt to withstand glacial outburst floods nearly double the size of last year
Officials say a flood that large is unlikely, but they’re building for the worst-case scenario.
State seeks community input on 2024 glacial outburst flood federal grant priorities
The survey closes April 20. The $6 million grant is meant to fund unmet recovery and mitigation needs from the 2024 disaster.