Community recovery continues in the wake of the August 6 Mendenhall River flooding. Many new resources have become available in the last 24 hours. Visit CBJ’s dedicated flood response page at juneau.org/manager/flood-response to see all the latest information and resources. The page is updated throughout the day as soon as …
The Mendenhall River crested at 15.99 feet early this morning, at 3:15 a.m Tuesday, August 6. Many Valley residents experienced significant flooding, displacement, and property damage. The water is currently receding rapidly. We expect to be out of the moderate flood stage by late morning. The hours at the Floyd …
The following CBJ facilities are closed today, Tuesday, August 6: Dimond Park Aquatic Center Dimond Park Field House Mendenhall Valley Public Library Riverside Drive is closed southbound from Stephen Richards Memorial Drive. A number of side streets and roads in the vicinity of the river are currently closed; conditions will …
A special Assembly meeting will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6 remotely via Zoom. The agenda includes the following resolution: Resolution 3071: A Resolution of the City and Borough of Juneau Declaring a Local Emergency in Response to the August 2024 Glacier Outburst Flood and a Request for …
At a special Assembly meeting today, August 6, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly declared a local emergency following the Mendenhall River glacial outburst flood and formally requested state and federal assistance. Shortly afterwards, Governor Dunleavy declared a state emergency. The glacial outburst flood, which took place on August …
UPDATE: CBJ is working with the State of Alaska to collect disaster debris in the upcoming days. As of today, DOT&PF crews are out in the field picking up an initial round of household garbage, furniture, and other non-hazardous-waste. Please help the crews work quickly by separating hazardous waste from …
In the early morning hours of August 6, the Mendenhall River crested at 15.99 feet, causing unprecedented flooding in the Mendenhall Valley. Although fortunately there were no injuries or fatalities, damage was widespread. Over 100 homes have been damaged or impacted by floodwaters. The community is now facing a long …
Suicide Basin continues to release into Mendenhall Lake and River and current forecasts indicate that flooding could reach levels similar the August 2023 glacial outburst flood. Water levels are expected to crest in the very early morning hours of Tuesday, August 6, with water as high as 14-15 feet between …
The ice is back at Treadwell Arena! Shake off the rust and get ready for a new season of skating—and a new school year—at a Back to School Skate on Thursday, August 8 from 3:45 – 5:15 p.m. This event is free thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Douglas …
Water levels in Mendenhall River continue to rise following the release of Suicide Basin and the latest forecast indicates that flooding could exceed the August 2023 glacial outburst. Residents along the Mendenhall River are advised to take immediate action. The latest National Weather Service forecast (updated 2:49 p.m. August 5) …
