Floodwaters released by the Mendenhall Glacier crested in Juneau, Alaska, with officials reporting pooling on several streets but no major damage. Some residents evacuated after warnings when water escaped the glacier's ice dam. The river reached a peak flood stage of 16 feet, breaking last year's record. Flooding has been a consistent issue since 2011 as a smaller glacier's retreat contributes to water buildup in the basin. Temporary barriers have been installed to protect homes in the inundation area from damage.
The Mendenhall Glacier's release of record floodwaters crested on Wednesday, leading to localized flooding in Juneau, Alaska, though officials reported no major damage.
Officials reported that some water pooled on streets and seeped under protective barriers as the region neared peak flood stage, surpassing 16 feet.
Residents near the flood zone evacuated when warnings were issued after water began escaping the ice dam created by the glacier.
Flooding from the basin has been a recurring issue since 2011, exacerbated by climate change and the retreat of a smaller glacier.
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