RSS feed source: US National Weather Service
USGS laser gauge data from Suicide basin and a rise in Mendenhall Lake levels indicates a release from the basin is ongoing. The Mendenhall River crossed into Major Flood stage of 14ft as of 1225AM Wednesday. A crest is expected Wednesday morning with near record levels around 16.75 feet. * WHAT…Flooding caused by a glacier-dammed lake outburst continues. * WHERE…The Mendenhall Lake and River near areas around the glacier visitor center, the Mendenhall campground, Skaters Cabin Road, View Drive and possibly below Back Loop bridge. * WHEN…Until 800 AM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS…Flooding near Mendenhall Lake and River locations is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 340 AM AKDT, gauge reports
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