City and Borough of Juneau, AK
09/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/15/2025 14:35
Suicide Basin Outburst Underway – Minor Flooding Impacts Expected
Suicide Basin Outburst Underway - Minor Flooding Impacts Expected
September 15, 2025 - News
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Mendenhall Lake and River following a glacier-dammed lake outburst at Suicide Basin. Minor flooding impacts are expected late Monday through Tuesday afternoon in the Mendenhall Lake and River near areas around the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, the Mendenhall Campground and Skater's Cabin Road, View Drive and possibly below Back Loop Bridge.
The Mendenhall River is forecasted to crest between 11 feet and 12 feet on Tuesday, September 16, between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. CBJ is deploying teams with sandbags and fill material to View Drive where evacuation is advised. Residents in the surrounding area are encouraged to monitor conditions closely and take necessary precautions.
Please abide road and trail closures and avoid the Mendenhall River for the safety of yourself and others until further notice. The Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei/Mendenhall River Trail will be closed.
Read the full Flood Warning and find the latest updates at https://www.weather.gov/ajk/suicideBasin.
###For questions about the potential flooding impacts and CBJ response efforts, contact [email protected] and (907) 713-4478.
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