Overview

• Suicide Basin, part of the Mendenhall Glacier, has been releasing annual floodwaters since 2011, affecting Mendenhall Lake and River.
• The National Weather Service in Juneau forecasts the river to crest at 11 to 11.5 feet, with the flood warning in effect until Monday.
• Officials urge residents to avoid the river due to slippery conditions caused by recent snow along the banks.
• Floodwaters damaged approximately 290 homes in August, when the river reached a record crest of 15.99 feet.
• Juneau, with a population of about 30,000, is accessible only by plane or boat, emphasizing the importance of local preparedness.