Heavy rains and melting glaciers are making landslides in the area more common, says a geologist.

A landslide in Ketchikan resulted in one fatality, multiple destroyed homes, and ongoing emergency responses, following heavy rainfall.

Meteorologists say the brunt of the storm is likely headed for the southern edge of the Seward Peninsula.

Communities along the lower Kuskokwim River and coastal areas in Western Alaska assess damage from recent storms, with flooding and erosion impacting homes and infrastructure, and a new storm potentially exacerbating conditions.