Emergency managers say to prepare a ‘go bag.’ The National Weather Service says the initial forecast is slightly lower than last year’s flood.
Glacial Outburst Flooding
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The National Weather Service issued a glacial outburst flood warning, alerting the public the flood has begun. Mendenhall Valley residents in the flood zone should be in the “go” phase of the “ready, set, go” emergency framework.
Weather Service predicts Juneau’s Suicide Basin will be full Tuesday or Wednesday
The flood typically begins within a week after the basin is full, but it can happen at any time.
Army Corps teases glacial outburst flood solution announcement as next flood looms
Officials say to expect a request for proposals, or RFP, this month that will solicit innovative solutions to drain Suicide Basin.
Weather Service predicts Juneau’s Suicide Basin will fill between Aug. 8-12
The flood typically begins within a week after the basin is full, but it can happen at any time.
Filling sandbags to prepare for Juneau’s glacial outburst flooding is quicker this year
An automatic sandbag filling machine provided by the Army Corps is making the work go a bit faster for residents in the flood zone.