Usually, the Snow Glacier and Skilak lakes release every two or three years. Both at the same time is unprecedented.
A 10-mile ice jam on the Lower Kuskokwim River has caused severe flooding in Tuluksak, with the area experiencing its worst flooding in over a decade.
The Kuskokwim River breakup has led to widespread flooding, affecting roads and drinking water in several communities, with Kwethluk experiencing significant impacts.
In less than a day, the riverbank was eroded back more than 60 feet, threatening some cabins near the river.
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