Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/30/2026 22:03

River gauge observations as of Tuesday evening indicate a release from Lake No Lake is ongoing. Based upon basin estimates and current river levels, flooding is not expected with the river forecast to reach bankfull conditions by Wednesday morning. As a result of the release, debris in the water is possible on the Taku River, extending down Taku Inlet, & into Stephens Passage, particularly for Wednesday. Furthermore, the water temperature near the Taku River may be much colder than normal, possibly by more than 10 degrees. Typically a release of this type along the Taku River lasts from 1 to 3 days. The National Weather Service and Alaska River Forecast Center will continue to monitor conditions going forward and update this statement as necessary. For Taku River near Juneau: At 8:00pm, the stage was 39.5 feet and rising. Flood Stage is 43 feet. Forecast: Water levels will crest at around 42 feet or bankfull around 10:00am Wednesday.