Major Storm Hits Western Alaska
A major storm is bringing dangerous flooding and hurricane-force winds to Western Alaska, causing damage and trapping residents in their homes.
Some residents are reportedly unaccounted for or trapped in houses as the storm brings high water and winds to Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta communities.
The remnants of Typhoon Halong have already caused damaging flooding in the area, and the storm is expected to continue into Monday.
- Record water levels were reported in some Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta communities early Sunday morning.
- The worst impacts so far were thought to be in Kipnuk and Kwigillingok, according to the state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
This story originally appeared on Alaska Public Media, KYUK, KNBA and KNOM and is republished here with permission.
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Author's summary: Storm hits Western Alaska.