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Flood threat over, Juneau residents return home

Flood threat over, Juneau residents return home after record-setting glacial outburst

Temporary HESCO barriers installed this summer to protect some riverfront neighborhoods appeared to have guarded against more severe damage, officials said during a briefing Wednesday morning.

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Juneau flood barriers and early warning prevent major damage, amid record-breaking glacial outburst

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Some Juneau residents urged to evacuate as Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier releases floodwater

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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

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Mendenhall Valley residents dry out as officials continue to assess flood damage

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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

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Damage to low-lying homes and bridge reported in wake of Juneau's record glacial outburst

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Timelapse video captures dramatic rise of glacial lakes in Alaska that prompted floods

A "glacial outburst" threatens major flooding in Alaska's capital city as a glacial lake flood phenomenon inundates the Mendenhall River.

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Temporary barriers spared Alaska's capital from severe flooding. A long-term solution is elusive

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People told to leave as new flood record predicted in Alaska

People in and near Juneau, Alaska, were warned on Tuesday of potential record-breaking flooding amid releases from a nearby basin. Why It Matters Recent flooding events around the country this summer have sparked concerns for communities in and near flood zones.

Leaky Ice Dam Prompts Evacuations in Alaska as Record Floods Loom

A water basin in Alaska is overflowing its ice dam, the Mendenhall Glacier, and flooding the state capital, Juneau. Experts expect the likely record-breaking event to peak today, and officials have asked residents in parts of the city and borough to evacuate.

Severe Flash Flooding Spurs Water Rescues in Tennessee

Heavy rain in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is causing severe flash flooding with some areas getting more than six inches in just four hours. While the flood threat recedes, residents in Juneau, Alaska, are told to evacuate as water from a nearby glacier threatens to overrun its basin.