Research reveals smaller glacial lakes more prone to flooding
For many years, scientists have been discussing whether the population in mountain regions is increasingly at risk from ...
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Bill would establish Alaska alternative to federal flood insurance program
The Alaska Legislature is considering a bill that would create a new state insurance program to address damages from floods, ...
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Researchers embark on five-year study of flood risks at Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier
“However, there is a lot of variability so there is not a trend in the sense of a year over year increase in flood volume,” he said by email. Juneau is not the only Alaska site susceptible to ...
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Communities in Southeast Alaska are mapping their landslide risk. It’s complicated.
Haines is not the only community interested in mapping the risk. Similar projects have been completed or are underway in more ...
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Southcentral Alaska flood watch in effect for major weekend rainfall
“Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban ... The rain is part of a warm winter cycle for Alaska, while swaths of the Lower 48 freeze. Even New Orleans has gotten more snow than Anchorage ...
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Atmospheric rivers bring high winds and possible weekend flooding to Southcentral Alaska
“Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban ... No one was injured in the crash, according to the Alaska State Troopers and the 11th Airborne Division. The vehicle was blocking the roadway ...
Winter Weather Warnings in 9 States as 22 Inches of Snow to Hit
The agency forecasts snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches during this time for areas above 6,000 feet, while areas over 4,000 feet should expect 3 to 6 inches. On Saturday, wind gusts could reach 50 ...
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Melting glaciers – Study shows growing lake areas, but flooding from smaller lakes
Does flooding from melting glaciers pose a growing danger in the high mountains? Not necessarily, as a study led by the ...
Flooding in US Southeast leaves at least 4 dead; snow, ice and wind cause winter misery elsewhere
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Much of the U.S. faced another round of biting winter weather Sunday, with torrential rains causing intense flooding in Kentucky and resulting in at least four deaths in the ...
Mother and 7-year-old child die after being swept away in flash flood
BONNIEVILLE, Ky. ( WBKO /Gray News) – A woman and her 7-year-old child died Saturday night after their vehicle was swept away by flash flooding in Kentucky. According to Hart County Coroner Tony ...