The National Weather Service reports that as of 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, the Mendenhall Lake gauge has crested at 16.65 feet. Areas downriver can expect a crest in 15-45 minutes from the time of this update. The area will remain in major flood stage for several more hours. Do …
The Juneau School District will cancel school for Thursday, August 14, at all JSD locations. At this time, the National Weather Service flood warning remains in effect for the Mendenhall River until Thursday, August 14, at 8:00 a.m. This includes three JSD schools in the area. Delaying the start of …
A Special Assembly Meeting has been scheduled for Friday, August 2025, at 12:00 p.m. The agenda includes the following resolution: Resolution 4027: A Resolution of the City and Borough of Juneau Declaring a Local Emergency in Response to the 2025 Glacier Outburst Flood and a Request for State and Federal …
Officials have advised that the flood threat from Suicide Basin has ended and waters have receded. Evacuated areas are now open to residents only. Please note that Back Loop Bridge remains closed. Crews will be moving through affected areas to assess damage and other impacts. Please continue to use caution …
A glacial outburst has occurred at Suicide Basin. The basin is releasing and flooding is expected along Mendenhall Lake and River late Tuesday through Wednesday. Residents are advised to evacuate the potential flood inundation area. Officials recommend residents in the 17ft lake level inundation zone evacuate the area until the …
CBJ facilities along the Mendenhall River, including the Mendenhall Valley Public Library, Dimond Park Field House, Dimond Park Aquatic Center, and all nearby fields (Dimond Park, Melvin Park, Mendenhall River) will close today, Tuesday, August 12 at 12 p.m. and remain closed all day Wednesday due to projected flooding. Find …
Suicide Basin is currently experiencing a glacial outburst and releasing water into Mendenhall Lake and River. All members of the public should avoid the Mendenhall River at this time. When you go near the river, you’re not only putting yourself in danger—you’re endangering the first responders who come to your rescue. …
INFORMATION RELEASE August 12, 2025 Flood Peak Now Expected Earlier Wednesday MorningJuneau, Alaska – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an updated timeline for the anticipated crest of the Mendenhall River. Updated data and hydrologic modeling now show that the rate of rise is …
Gather your friends and neighbors for an afternoon of food, music, and outdoor fun at the Eagle Valley Center in Amalga Meadows Park (24600 Amalga Harbor Road) on Saturday, August 23 from 3 – 6 p.m. as CBJ Parks & Recreation teams up with SAIL/ORCA, Jared Lee, DDS, and Juneau Audubon Society to bring you …
(DOWNLOAD PDF) Juneau, Alaska – As of 7 p.m. Sunday, August 10, National Weather Service (NWS) monitoring data showed Suicide Basin was full and beginning to overtop. The 2025 Juneau GLOF Unified Command, led by the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), Tlingit & Haida, and the United States Coast …
