Attention subscribers
If you are a current subscriber but do not have an online account, click here to set up your free access.
Not yet a subscriber? click here to subscribe today.
Log in Subscribe

Second Juneau glacial outburst flood crests earlier and lower than expected

Posted 9/16/25

A glacier-caused flood in Alaska’s capital city on Monday was weaker than forecasted, according to measurements taken by the National Weather Service and U.S. Geological Survey. The flood on Juneau’s Mendenhall River topped out at 9.6 feet at 7:30 p.m. Monday evening. No significant damage was reported. Forecasters had been expecting a flood of between […]

This item is available in full to subscribers.

Please log in to continue

Log in