(Ellie Ruel / Juneau Independent) By Ellie Ruel Juneau Independent The annual glacial lake outburst flood for the 2026 glacial lake outburst flood, highlighted in red. , beginning when the Mendenhall Lake gauge reaches 12 feet. “We’re thankful to have the flood barrier system in place to protect Juneau residents from the flood. Residents can also contact floodresponse@juneau.gov or view the city’s guide to flood preparedness. •

The future of Juneau’s glacial lake outburst flood was explored at a University of Alaska Southeast Evening The glacial lake outburst floods occur when the basin fills to the point where the ice dam releases. “We didn’t have outburst floods, Mendenhall’s retreating and thinning, now we have outburst floods,” Lake Flood Dashboard on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Now their knowledge can provide groundwork for the entire state: an Alaska Glacial Lake Flood Dashboard

(City and Borough of Juneau press release) Residents impacted by the 2026 glacial lake outburst flood Since the floodwaters of the August 2026 flood receded, the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and its emergency response partners have been preparing for next year’s flood by learning from the 2026 GLOF. On Sept. 16 CBJ hosted a debrief with flood-impacted residents to listen and record their experiences through the flood.

flooding solution for the Mendenhall Valley was the subject of a U.S. Glacial lake outburst floods have occurred annually since 2011, but have risen to record levels each He said it’s remarkable that no one has been killed during past outbursts. U.S. Sen. on robust flood fighting. and is the most likely option to reduce flood risk without displacing people from their homes. 

Borough of Juneau photo) (City and Borough of Juneau press release) Juneau residents impacted by the glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) are invited to attend an open house on Tuesday, June 9, in the Thunder Mountain questions, sign up to volunteer, and learn about upcoming sandbag distribution activities before the flood For more information about 2026 GLOF preparedness efforts, email floodresponse@juneau.gov.

Several Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) mitigation topics will be presented by local experts and federal

lake outburst flood on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Independent) By Jasz Garrett Juneau Independent Although this year’s glacial lake outburst flood caused the Mendenhall River to crest below forecast at 14.7 feet on Thursday afternoon the 2026 glacial lake outburst flood. In contrast, the 2025 glacial lake outburst flood damage assessment.

unanimously approved a local emergency declaration on Thursday afternoon in anticipation of this year’s glacial lake outburst flood. The resolution acknowledges Suicide Basin has released outburst floods since 2011, with record flood events of this scale have caused riverbank collapse, major flooding, residential evacuations, property barriers, the resolution notes the city “is committed to proactive, coordinated flood preparation and

The meeting comes after years of a community push for an expedited long-term solution to glacial lake outburst floods — a plea that has gained momentum in the last two weeks. He said Hecla has employees living in the flood zone, but outbursts are a community problem. David Brown signs the banner “Release the Miners” at Chapel by the Lake during a Juneau Flood Solution glacial lake outburst floods impacting the Mendenhall Valley — with the mining industry’s help.

5 miles up the mountains, has broken through the glacier again and a glacial lake outburst flood is the potential for damage to downstream ecosystems and infrastructure from glacial lake outburst floods A recent study found that glacial lake outburst floods from moraine-dammed lakes are occurring at an More than 15 million people globally live in areas at risk of glacial lake outburst floods. And they create hazards, such as the outburst floods that originate from glacial lakes.

(City and Borough of Juneau photo) In anticipation of a potential 2025 glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF ’s Suicide Basin and recent flood events that have affected homes, infrastructure, and traditional lands timely updates, and improve response coordination in the event of a flood. information—especially during high-stress situations like a flood,” said City Manager Katie Koester. Check in with the Juneau Flood Ready website at bit.ly/JuneauFloodReady 3.

A glacial outburst flood is underway on the Taku River south of Juneau. Although water that was held back by glacial ice is draining out of Lake No Lake, the National Weather