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Some flood zone residents worry Juneau’s temporary levee won’t hold next year

City officials say the HESCO barriers sustained around $1 million in damage during the 2025 glacial outburst flood.

Record glacial flooding in Juneau damaged nearly 50 homes

A glacial outburst flood that swept through Juneau's Mendenhall Valley last week damaged nearly 50 homes, according to preliminary surveys. Only six, however, sustained "major" damage, according to a ...
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Point of Trees Taken Down From GLOF Event in Juneau

Occurred on August 13, 2025 / Juneau, Alaska, USA Info from Licensor: "This is how powerful the Mendenhall River is during ...

Scientists develop critical new tool to help public prepare for extreme weather: 'Protect lives, homes, and essential services'

Hood and others designed the tool to prepare for threats to public safety. Improving access to weather data and aerial images ...