An estimated 290 residences damaged by flooding from lake dammed by Alaska glacier, officials say
4 months, 1 week ago

An estimated 290 residences damaged by flooding from lake dammed by Alaska glacier, officials say

Associated Press  

JUNEAU, Alaska — Roughly 290 residences in Alaska’s capital city were damaged last week by flooding from a lake dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier, officials said. The threat of this kind of flooding has become a yearly concern in parts of Juneau, though the extent of last week’s flooding, which reached farther into the Mendenhall Valley, was unprecedented, officials have said. When the water creates enough pressure, it forces its way under or around the ice dam created by the Mendenhall Glacier, entering Mendenhall Lake and eventually the Mendenhall River. The river crested early last Tuesday at 15.99 feet, the National Weather Service said, beating the prior record set a year earlier by about 1 foot.

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Glacial Dam Outburst in Alaska's Capital City Expected to Cause Flooding
2 months ago

Glacial Dam Outburst in Alaska's Capital City Expected to Cause Flooding

Associated Press  

A glacial dam outburst is expected in Alaska's capital city, Juneau. A flood warning has been issued, with residents being advised to prepare for moderate flooding. The flood is expected to reach up to 11.5 feet (3.5 meters) early on Monday, with officials warning people to stay away from the river. The Mendenhall River crested at 15.99 feet (4.9 meters) …

Residents in Alaska capital clean up swamped homes after an ice dam burst and unleashed a flood
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Residents in Alaska capital clean up swamped homes after an ice dam burst and unleashed a flood

Associated Press  

JUNEAU, Alaska — In her yard under the blazing sun Wednesday, Debbie Penrose Fischer leafed through a water-logged cookbook with sentimental value that she hoped to salvage but doubted she could. When the water creates enough pressure, it forces its way under or around the ice dam created by the Mendenhall Glacier and enters Mendenhall Lake and eventually the Mendenhall …

‘Unprecedented’ flooding hits Juneau, Alaska, after glacier outburst
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Unprecedented’ flooding hits Juneau, Alaska, after glacier outburst

CNN  

CNN — A rush of water unleashed by an ailing glacier swelled an Alaska river to record levels Tuesday and caused destructive flooding in Juneau nearly a year to the date of a similar significant event. More than 100 homes have been damaged or impacted by the so-called glacial lake outburst flooding along the Mendenhall River in the Mendenhall Valley, …

Picturesque glacier releases water down a river in Alaska. More than 100 homes are damaged
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Picturesque glacier releases water down a river in Alaska. More than 100 homes are damaged

Associated Press  

JUNEAU, Alaska — An outburst of flooding from a lake dammed by Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier damaged at least an estimated 100 homes in what has become a perennial hazard for nearby neighborhoods. Monday night’s damage was less dramatic but more widespread: Local leaders adopted an emergency resolution saying hundreds of homes were affected, including some outside expected flood areas. Either …

Alaska glacier dam outburst: How risky are floods caused by bursting of snow and ice dams?
1 year, 4 months ago

Alaska glacier dam outburst: How risky are floods caused by bursting of snow and ice dams?

Firstpost  

People in Alaska’s capital have lived for more than a decade with periodic glacial dam outbursts like the one witnessed over the weekend. But the most recent flood was surprising for how quickly the water moved as the surging Mendenhall River devoured riverbanks, undermining and damaging homes A glacial dam burst in Alaska’s capital over the weekend. Lake and streamflow …

After a glacial dam outburst destroyed homes in Alaska, a look at the risks of melting ice masses
1 year, 4 months ago

After a glacial dam outburst destroyed homes in Alaska, a look at the risks of melting ice masses

Associated Press  

JUNEAU, Alaska — People in Alaska’s capital have lived for more than a decade with periodic glacial dam outbursts like the one that destroyed at least two homes over the weekend. The swollen Mendenhall River courses along a neighborhood in Juneau, Alaska, on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, after a glacial dam burst earlier in the weekend caused flooding along the …

After a glacial dam outburst destroyed homes in Alaska, a look at the risks of melting ice masses
1 year, 4 months ago

After a glacial dam outburst destroyed homes in Alaska, a look at the risks of melting ice masses

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy People in Alaska's capital have …

Bursting ice dam in Alaska highlights risks of glacial flooding around the globe
1 year, 4 months ago

Bursting ice dam in Alaska highlights risks of glacial flooding around the globe

Associated Press  

JUNEAU, Alaska — The gray, two-story home with white trim toppled and slid, crashing into the river below as rushing waters carried off a bobbing chunk of its roof. The destruction came over the weekend as a glacial dam burst in Alaska’s capital, swelling the levels of the Mendenhall River to an unprecedented degree. Chris Winter stands in her home …

Glacial dam outburst in Alaska’s capital erodes riverbanks, destroys at least 2 buildings
1 year, 4 months ago

Glacial dam outburst in Alaska’s capital erodes riverbanks, destroys at least 2 buildings

Associated Press  

JUNEAU, Alaska — Raging waters that ate away at riverbanks, destroyed at least two buildings and damaged others had receded Monday in Alaska’s capital city after an outburst of weekend flooding from a glacial lake, authorities said. Levels along the Mendenhall River had begun falling by Sunday and returned to normal levels Monday but the city said river banks remained …

Surging Alaska rivers leave behind huge chunks of ice, damaged homes
1 year, 7 months ago

Surging Alaska rivers leave behind huge chunks of ice, damaged homes

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Ice jams that blocked two Alaska rivers broke loose over the weekend, unleashing a surge of ice and water that caused major floods, damaged homes and left behind huge chunks of ice as tall as 12 feet. Floodwaters on the Yukon River peaked at or near record level in the small community of Circle — the highest …

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