City and Borough of Juneau, AK
09/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/16/2025 00:43
UPDATE: Mendenhall Lake Levels Reach Crest, Basin Release Concludes
UPDATE: Mendenhall Lake Levels Reach Crest, Basin Release Concludes
September 15, 2025 - News
The National Weather Service (NWS) has observed that the Mendenhall Lake level has crested following a glacial lake outburst of Suicide Basin. The crest reached 9.6 feet at approximately 7:30 p.m. on September 15, 2025.
The NWS will be reviewing available data to understand this event and the associated forecast. More information regarding the basin release is available at https://www.weather.gov/ajk/suicidebasin.
CBJ and our partners appreciate the community's quick action and preparedness efforts in response to this and future events.
For questions related to today's glacial lake outburst, contact [email protected].
For questions related to CBJ's response and ongoing flood preparedness efforts, contact [email protected].
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