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

LEO Member Jeffrey Luther has been documenting erosion along the Noatak River for many years. His drone footage this spring captures new bank erosion features and icicle formations.

Heavy rains have elevated river levels throughout August and September. High water continues to erode the river bank in the community. The photos show a tree that was 22 feet from the edge is know 3 feet. Total erosion has reached 91 ft. by old landfill and new mark shows 112 ft. marker.

The river in Noatak is slowly cutting away parts of the road. This is an on going problem and the observation by Jeffrey Luther provides the latest in a series about erosion and related impacts.

As the river changes and erosion happens along the banks, new channels are being formed around the community.

The heavy rains and high water from storm Murdok today and Monday are contributing to the erosion of the old landfill and river bank.

High water in the Noatak River causes erosion near the old dump site.