Officials say a flood that large is unlikely, but they’re building for the worst-case scenario.
Glacial Outburst Flooding
State seeks community input on 2024 glacial outburst flood federal grant priorities
The survey closes April 20. The $6 million grant is meant to fund unmet recovery and mitigation needs from the 2024 disaster.
Juneau’s record winter snowfall won’t influence glacial outburst flood size this summer
Scientists say the snowpack is about average and has nothing to do with how big the flood will be.
Army Corps says it’s working on multiple glacial outburst flood solutions for Juneau at once
Staff at the Army Corps said in a press briefing that they never backed out of a long-term solution, and they’re working on the temporary levee and an intermediate solution in the meantime.
Juneau Assembly moves to begin buyout process for flood-ravaged street, but could still back out
After View Drive residents came forward and said they’re interested in a buyout, the Assembly moved to sign a federal agreement.
Juneau leaders ask Army Corps why it reversed on long-term glacial outburst flood solution
Agency staff say they want to look at an intermediate solution since the temporary levee could fail before a long-term solution is completed.