After a snowy winter followed by a week of heavy rain, over 40 cabins near Lake Françoys-Malherbe outside Salluit, Nunavik, have been flooded, with some sitting in water and one appearing to float.
In less than a day, the riverbank was eroded back more than 60 feet, threatening some cabins near the river.
Heavy rain forecasted after record snowfall in Juneau increases risks of structural damage, boat sinkings, and avalanches, prompting officials to urge residents to clear drains and snow from properties and vessels.
Concern builds as rain increases weight of snow pack
In December of 2020 an atmospheric river brought heavy rains on top of a deep snowpack.
Alatna and Koyukuk River water level rise in three days raising concerns for transportation, and community is on emergency flood watch.
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