Juneau: Suicide Basin Outburst Underway – No Flooding Impacts to Residential Areas Expected
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~ The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Mendenhall Lake and River after a glacier-dammed lake outburst at Suicide Basin.

Minor flooding is expected Friday, Oct. 2, near the Mendenhall Campground and recreation area, including Skater's Cabin Road. The Mendenhall River is forecast to crest between 9.8 and 10.3 feet from 2 to 6 p.m.

The City and Borough of Juneau is coordinating with partner agencies to monitor the release and possible impacts. As a precaution, CBJ is sending a limited number of personnel and equipment, including pumps, to areas with known seepage. Officials said residential areas are not currently expected to be affected.

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Residents nearby are urged to monitor conditions and take precautions. The public should follow road and trail closures and stay away from the Mendenhall River and other swift-moving water until further notice.

Updates and the full warning are available at www.weather.gov/ajk/suicideBasin. For questions about potential flooding or the city's response, call (907) 500-0890.

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