At approximately 11:45 a.m. on August 13, 2026, outburst flooding surpassed major flood stage. Peak flooding is expected between 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. today. Flash flood risk remains high. Officials continue to advise evacuation and to STAY AWAY from the Mendenhall River and the flood barrier system. Call the flood hotline at 907-500-0890 for questions, concerns and find the latest flood updates at www.weather.gov/ajk/suicidebasin. Thank you for all those that evacuated and continue to heed safety instructions.
As of 5 p.m., August 13, the 2026 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Unified Command is pleased to share that the flood threat from Suicide Basin has ended. Water has receded and evacuated areas are now open to residents only. Please continue to use caution around damaged areas and avoid riverbanks. Do not drive through standing water, which can be unsafe and generate waves that …
Today, the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) jointly requested immediate assistance from the State of Alaska in anticipation of a potentially imminent and record level glacial lake outburst flood, or jökulhlaup, from Suicide …
Suicide Basin is currently full and expected to release within 1-6 days. Residents in the inundation area should finalize last-minute preparations, confirm evacuation plans and prepare a go-bag. View the Evacuation Advisory Map and find more information about how to prepare for evacuation or flooding at bit.ly/JuneauFloodReady. CBJ, Tlingit & Haida, …
As of August 11, National Weather Service (NWS) monitoring data showed Suicide Basin was full and beginning to overtop. The 2026 Juneau GLOF Unified Command, led by the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), Tlingit & Haida, and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Sector Southeast Alaska, has activated final response preparations for …
August 11, 2026 – A glacial outburst has occurred at Suicide Basin. The basin is releasing and flooding is expected along Mendenhall Lake and River late Wednesday evening into early Thursday morning. Residents are advised to evacuate the mapped evacuation advisory area shown below and at bit.ly/JuneauFloodReady. Officials recommend residents …
City and Borough of Juneau facilities along Mendenhall River, including the Mendenhall Valley Public Library, Dimond Park Field House, Dimond Park Aquatic Center, all nearby fields (Dimond Park, Melvin Park, Mendenhall River Community School), and nearby trails (Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei, Juneau International Airport’s Emergency Vehicle Access Road or Airport Dike Trail) will close tomorrow, August 12 through …
Updates to Sigoowu Ye Park (Fun Place Park) in Lemon Creek are now complete. The park opened to the public on Friday, July 31 with new playground equipment, upgraded pathways and landscaping, and improved lighting based on input from residents and the community. The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation department invites community members to a ribbon cutting ceremony and …
The City and Borough of Juneau is pleased to share that three playgrounds – Sigoowu Ye Park, Si’t Tuwan Park and Dzantik’i Heeni Playground – are expected to open this fall after exciting updates based on years of public input are completed. Below are the current statuses of each park’s construction. Sigoowu Ye Park – Lemon Creek Updates being made to Sigoowu Ye Park include new playground equipment, upgraded pathways and improved landscaping, and enhanced lighting. Currently, contractors …
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is pleased to share the positive results found in this year’s annual water quality report. The report, which assesses Juneau’s drinking water sources, is available to the public each year. Highlights from the 2025 water quality report include: Juneau’s treated drinking water, sourced from the Last Chance Basin wellfield and the Salmon Creek Reservoir, …
