The Eaglecrest Planning Meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. today, Thursday, October 24 has been cancelled. The Eaglecrest Board will meet for an in-person retreat this Saturday, October 26.
For the complete CBJ public meetings calendar, visit juneau.org/calendar.
The Eaglecrest Board will meet Saturday, October 26 for an in-person retreat. The retreat will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Porcupine Board Room at Eaglecrest, with no remote option.
For the complete CBJ public meeting calendar, visit juneau.org/calendar.
Mendenhall Lake crested at 10.77 feet at approximately 11:30 p.m. Sunday, October 20. Water levels are now falling rapidly in both the lake and the river. Minimal impacts were observed to residential neighborhoods.
Please continue to avoid the Mendenhall River during this time. The banks are unstable and the river is full of trees and debris following the flood.
View Drive, Skater’s Cabin Road, Kaxdigoowu Héen Dei (Brotherhood Bridge Trail), and the Dimond Park pedestrian bridge will be reopened shortly.
To track falling water levels or read more about this flood event, visit https://www.weather.gov/ajk/suicideBasin or follow the National Weather Service on Facebook.
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The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Mendenhall Lake and River following a glacier-dammed lake outburst. As of 4 p.m. Sunday, October 20, the river is rising as expected and there are no changes to the forecast.
Under the current forecast, the Mendenhall River is expected to crest between 11 and 11.5 feet on Monday, October 21, between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. National Weather Service flood forecasts predict that at 11 feet, View Drive will be flooded and impassable, with flooding to some homes in the area. Some homes along the river on Meander Way will begin to see flooding in backyards.
CBJ continues to monitor conditions closely. You can find the full NWS forecast at https://www.weather.gov/ajk/suicideBasin. To see inundation maps, visit https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/MNDA2.
All members of the public should avoid the Mendenhall River until further notice for the safety of yourself and others. Banks are unstable and slippery with recent snow.
If you are in need of emergency assistance, call 911 to contact Capital City Fire/Rescue as soon as possible. Do not delay!
The following roads and trails are closed to traffic as of this afternoon:
For information about how to stay safe during a flood, visit juneau.org/emergency/juneau-hazards and click the “Floods” tab.
For the latest weather information and updates, follow the National Weather Service on Facebook and X (Twitter).
To sign up for CBJ emergency alerts, text CBJ to 38276 or visit bit.ly/CBJAlerts. To see all CBJ alerts and information releases, visit juneau.org/newsroom or follow CBJ on Facebook.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Mendenhall Lake and River following a glacier-dammed lake outburst.
The Mendenhall River is forecasted to crest between 11 and 11.5 feet on Monday, October 21, between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. National Weather Service flood forecasts predicts that at 11 feet, View Drive will be flooded and impassable, with significant flooding to some homes in the area. Some homes along the river on Meander Way will begin to see flooding in backyards.
Residents in this area are strongly advised to take immediate precautions. Take steps to protect your property and prepare for possible power outages in the area. Temperatures in the Mendenhall Valley will be around 20°F when the river is expected to crest.
All members of the public should avoid the Mendenhall River until further notice for the safety of yourself and others. Banks are unstable and slippery with recent snow.
CBJ is monitoring conditions closely in cooperation with local weather agencies and will continue to provide updates. Read the full NWS statement at https://www.weather.gov/ajk/suicideBasin.
The following roads and trails will be closed to traffic beginning tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, October 20:
To see inundation maps, visit https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/MNDA2.
For information about how to stay safe during a flood, visit juneau.org/emergency/juneau-hazards and click the “Floods” tab.
For the latest weather information and updates, follow the National Weather Service on Facebook and X (Twitter).
To sign up for CBJ emergency alerts, text CBJ to 38276 or visit bit.ly/CBJAlerts. To see all CBJ alerts and information releases, visit juneau.org/newsroom or follow CBJ on Facebook.