Major Storm Hits Western Alaska
A major storm is bringing dangerous flooding and hurricane-force winds to Western Alaska.
The remnants of Typhoon Halong have caused damaging flooding in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, with the storm expected to move north and continue into Monday.
Some residents are reportedly unaccounted for or trapped in houses, with record water levels reported in some communities.
- The worst impacts were thought to be in Kipnuk and Kwigillingok.
- Up to eight homes have been pushed off their foundations in Kipnuk, according to DHSEM spokesman Jeremy Zidek.
- An Association of Village Council Presidents briefing reported that 20 people were unaccounted for in Kwigillingok.
The situation is ongoing, with the storm expected to continue into Monday.
No official statements have been made on the current situation.
Author's summary: Storm hits Western Alaska.