A storm system during the last week of November brought high winds and seas to Newtok and other western Alaska communities.
Local reports on the big storm system hitting northern and western Alaska.
Ground settling is causing a wide range of impacts in Noatak, including to the water treatment plant. But are there benchmarks to monitor the changes in the water plant?
High water posed safety hazards and resulted in the removal of boardwalk but also allowed boats to go further up river than usual.
An unseasonable rain event brought high rainfall and led to high water, especially around noon on August 3rd.
"We were lucky to have the berm in place. The next day, the water levels went down and the erosion was noticeable."
Our operations and maintenance staff do their best to insure all mechanical systems are functioning properly. But several factors limited their ability to respond, including significant smoke from the Swan Lake wildfire.
"My family and I have been RV camping across Alaska for the last several years. This year, the mass amounts of dead spruce trees have been more apparent than any year prior."
Not seen in at least my 15 years in Yellowknife.
Above average snowfall at the headwaters of the Kuskokwim, and early break up, led to higher than average river flows past Aniak. The river banks are eroding, threatening community infrastructure.
A warm winter storm leads to sea ice loss and flooding of homes in Western Alaska. "Damage to the foundation of the homes is all I think happened, besides wet clothing and a few things on the floor."
Heavy spring precipitation leads to strong river flow, sweeping away cabin and fish rack.
Landslides threatened community water supply, transportation, and residential homes.
Permafrost thaw is affecting houses, roads, and ice cellars.
All Topics
All Countries
Any Date
Apply