It was like a smack in the face; there's not always going to be tomorrow,' said Goode. 'That's what set me in this direction ...

Nation World Ice dam at Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier releases floodwater toward downstream homes Flooding from the basin has become an annual concern, and in recent years has swept away houses and ...

New sandbag-style barriers installed along a river in Alaska's capital city held back record levels of flooding and prevented widespread damage after an ice dam at the nearby Mendenhall Glacier ...

An overflowing glacial lake caused a surge in the Mendenhall River on Wednesday, prompting flood alerts and evacuations in Juneau.

Residents in some parts of Juneau prepared to evacuate ahead of what could be a record surge of flooding as rainwater and snowmelt in a huge basin dammed by Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier started ...

Some Juneau residents urged to evacuate as Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier releases floodwater Flooding from the basin has become an annual concern for residents.

FILE - A canoe, bottom right, glides on Mendenhall Lake, in front of the Mendenhall Glacier, on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Juneau, Alaska.

The Mendenhall Glacier is about 12 miles (19 kilometers) from Juneau and is a popular tourist attraction due to its proximity to Alaska’s capital city and easy access on walking trails.

Some residents in Juneau urged to evacuate as Mendenhall Glacier releases floodwater, threatening record-breaking flooding downstream ...