A record-breaking storm in Haines, Alaska, caused landslides and flooding due to heavy rains on top of a deep snowpack. The town of Haines was severely affected, with multiple roads blocked and a deadly landslide that resulted in the loss of two lives. Many homes had to be evacuated, and there was widespread damage to roads, utilities, and properties. A story map created by Katie Lone Craney documents the event and its impacts on the residents of the area.

Observation by Katie Lone Craney:

An atmospheric river brought heavy rains on top of a deep snowpack, causing landslides and massive destruction around northern Southeast Alaska. Haines was hit the hardest with multiple roads blocked by slides or flooding and a deadly landslide in town that took the lives of two people. Many homes were evacuated. There was widespread damage throughout the community, including washed-out roads, disrupted utilities, and damage and destruction to multiple homes and properties.

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This story map by Katie Lone Craney captures the event and some of the impacts on area residents. See document entitled, "The December 2020 Landslide Events in Haines, Alaska".