Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/15/2026 10:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 9:49AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 15, 2026 - 10:49am
Expires: 
September 15, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
The latest camera imagery/water level data from inside the basin showed a drop in water level. This could be an indication that a basin release has started. NWS hydrologists and meteorologists along with their partners are assessing and analyzing the information. This statement will be updated within the next 24 hours so check back on this possible evolving situation. For Suicide Basin: At 7:00am the stage was 1140.8 feet. ... For Mendenhall Lake : At 9:15am the stage was 2.8 feet. Flood Stage is 9.0 feet.
Area Description: 
City and Borough of Juneau
Forcast Office: 
NWS Juneau AK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov