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Now Juneau’s flood wall is being rebuilt to withstand a glacial outburst flood 30% larger than last year, instead of twice the size

After the project cost skyrocketed, the Assembly voted to scale back the protection plan for this year’s flood. The Army ...
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Flood warning for Mendenhall Lake and River as glacier-dammed lake outburst expected

JUNEAU, Alaska (KTUU) - Another glacier-dammed lake outburst is expected, following a record-breaking flooding event that occurred earlier in August. A flood warning for the Mendenhall Lake and River ...
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The Army Corps of Engineers is stepping in to manage a growing environmental problem in Alaska

It's a project that we're really perfect for addressing in coordination with our sponsors and the other agencies here," said ...
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Barrier work for Mendenhall Glacial Outburst Flood project is 45% completed

Barrier installations for the Mendenhall Glacial Outburst Flood project is 45% complete as of April 29, the Alaska District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says. Crews have been working on Phase 2 ...
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Temporary flood barriers prove effective during flood event in Juneau

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — During the week of Aug. 11, 2025, the Mendenhall Glacier released its yearly glacier lake outburst flood, also known as a jökulhlaup — pronounced yah-cuh-laup. In preparation for ...
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Juneau's secondary glacial outburst flood crests earlier, lower than predicted

The National Weather Service has canceled the flood warning for Mendenhall Lake and River. Juneau’s second glacial outburst flood of the year crested Monday night at 7:30 p.m. at 9.6 feet. A second, ...