Severe Flooding Hits Western Alaska as Typhoon Halong Brings Hurricane-Force Winds
Heavy rain and powerful winds are causing widespread flooding in Western Alaska, prompting rescues and damage to homes and infrastructure. The remnants of Typhoon Halong have moved into the Bering Sea, bringing hurricane-force wind gusts, big waves, and major coastal flooding to the Kuskokwim Delta and communities south of the Bering Strait.
A video shared from Juneau, Alaska, shows a tree flowing down the Mendenhall River during record flooding after a glacial outburst on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025.
According to local storm reports, flooding is already ongoing, with some residents in Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta communities unaccounted for or trapped in their homes due to high water. Alaska Public Media reports that the situation is dire, with many homes surrounded by floodwaters. 
Flooding in western Alaska from the remnants of Typhoon Halong. (Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. / FOX Weather)
Storm Surge and Flooding
The Kotzebue Sound Tide Gauge surpassed major flood stage on Thursday, reaching 6.71 feet, more than 5 feet above normal levels. Flooding from storm surge has been ongoing since last week, with photos shared by the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management showing dozens of homes surrounded by flooding. 
Flooding in western Alaska from the remnants of Typhoon Halong. (Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management / FOX Weather)
Alaska’s State Emergency Operations Center was activated after significant storm surge led to widespread flooding. The U.S. Coast Guard was deployed to Kipnuk and Kwigillingok to assist with search and rescue. Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy expanded the state disaster declaration on Sunday to include Yupitt, Pribilof Island, and Lower Kuskokwim Regional Education Attendance Areas.
Response and Relief Efforts
The American Red Cross said it is responding after the coastal storm caused damage in the villages of Kipnuk, Kwigillingok, Bethel, Kotzebue, and Nome. High Wind Warnings have been issued for the Nunivak Island and Kuskokwim Delta Coast, where winds between 70 and 90 mph are forecast. For interior Kuskokwim Delta, winds up to 75 mph are possible.
Parts of Western Alaska have faced 60 mph sustained winds with a recorded 100 mph gust on Sunday. This powerful storm is forecast to continue to cause flooding into Monday. The Kuskokwim River remains under a Flood Advisory through Monday morning.
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