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Some Juneau residents urged to evacuate as Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier releases floodwater
“This will be a new record, based on all of the information that we have,” Nicole Ferrin, a weather service meteorologist, told a news conference Tuesday.

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As glacier thins upstream of Juneau, annual flooding is the new normal — for now
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) · 3d
Floodwaters from Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau break record levels and prompt evacuations
Temporary Barriers Spared Alaska's Capital From Severe Flooding. A Long-Term Solution Is Elusive
The glacial flooding that sent residents of Alaska's capital city scrambling this week has become an annual ordeal for those who live along the picturesque river that winds from the nearby Mendenhall ...

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New river barriers prevented severe flood damage from a glacial outburst in Alaska, officials say
Alaska Public Media · 1d
Mendenhall Valley residents dry out as officials continue to assess flood damage
Melting Glacier in Alaska Floods State Capital
"If it weren’t for them, we would have hundreds and hundreds of flooded homes," said city manager Katie Koester at a news conference, as reported by The Guardian.

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As mountain glaciers melt, risk of catastrophic flash floods rises for millions
Damage to low-lying homes and bridge reported in wake of Juneau's record glacial outburst
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