Juneau braces for river crest as evac zones tighten and closures roll out
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Forecasts have the Mendenhall River cresting at 16.1–16.6 feet early Thursday, triggering evacuations by 3 p.m. and a major flood warning after midnight. An emergency shelter is open, barriers are monitored, and bridges, parks, and glacier-area facilities are being closed as officials plan hourly updates.
- Flood updates Wednesday: Peak of 16.1-16.6 feet Thursday morning still forecast, evacuation advised by 3 p.m. Juneau Independent
- Residents should evacuate flood zones by 3 p.m. Wednesday KTOO
- Suicide Basin Outburst Underway – Evacuate Advised Tomorrow City and Borough of Juneau
- Glacial dam releases, triggering evacuation notices for flooding near Juneau alaskasnewssource.com
- Juneau's 2026 glacial outburst flood has begun Alaska Public Media
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