Flood — Juneau Borough-western Chichagof-admiralty Island, Alaska

2001-08-08 to 2001-08-10 · Juneau Borough-western Chichagof-admiralty Island, Alaska

Event narrative

A glacial lake encompassed by the Tulsequah Glacier released causing minor flooding along the Taku river. Logs and debris were carried downstream. A small airstrip was also briefly flooded. The river stage rose approximately 6 feet through the period, peaking at 41.9 ft.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5257326. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.