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Teslin flooding, berms and pumps as seen behind restaurant and gas station on June 18. (submitted)

Teslin Tlingit Council and Teslin Village collaborate on flood response

Teslin Tlingit Council and Village of Teslin wrap flooding operations and look to future for permanent dikes, berms and shore armouring

 

Surging water levels in Carmacks are seen on June 18. Flood warnings have continued in the area. (John Tonin/Submitted)

Southern Lakes MLA: Flood risk, but not as high as last year

Southern lake residents preparing for higher water

 

Surging water levels in Carmacks and Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation are threatening to shut down the local wastewater treatment plant. The Yukon River is seen along the River Drive boardwalk on June 18, 2022. (John Tonin/Submitted)

‘On the verge of shutting down’: Potential Carmacks wastewater plant closure could force evacuation order

Carmacks mayor Lee Bodie says evacuation alert could be upped to an order if system does not hold up

 

Trees and debris floating down the Yukon River near Big Salmon checkpoint at midnight June 23 after the Yukon River Quest 2021 was cancelled. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)

Teslin’s high waters moving on to Carmacks with both communities likely to see record highs

High and fast moving water leads to Yukon River Quest cautioning racers

Trees and debris floating down the Yukon River near Big Salmon checkpoint at midnight June 23 after the Yukon River Quest 2021 was cancelled. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)
Superbag berms put in place in Lower Post to deal with the Liard River flood situation. (Jesse Johnston and Tyler Porter/Submitted)

Flood warning issued for Upper Liard, watch in place for Klondike Valley

Rainy forecast could lead to rising water levels in parts of Yukon

Superbag berms put in place in Lower Post to deal with the Liard River flood situation. (Jesse Johnston and Tyler Porter/Submitted)
Teslin Lake is of two bodies of water the Yukon Government has placed on a high water advisory. (Google Maps Image)

Flood warning issued for Ross River area of Pelly River

Sharp rise noted in some areas as high water and streamflow advisories are issued

Teslin Lake is of two bodies of water the Yukon Government has placed on a high water advisory. (Google Maps Image)
Water from McConnell Lake is flowing freely across Neil and Meagan Gillis’ driveway and pooling up behind the house before making its way downhill. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Residents hope for permanent solution to Annie Lake Road area flooding

Government collecting drone footage for possible correction of McConnell Lake drainage.

Water from McConnell Lake is flowing freely across Neil and Meagan Gillis’ driveway and pooling up behind the house before making its way downhill. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Snow-packed mountains seen from the snow-covered Yukon Wildlife Preserve on April 10. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Record snowpack signals ‘very high’ flood potential in the Yukon, hydrologist says

Holly Goulding said timing, locations of flood risk will depend on how spring weather unfolds

Snow-packed mountains seen from the snow-covered Yukon Wildlife Preserve on April 10. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
The control gates and boat lock on the Yukon River just north of Marsh Lake in July 2021. Boat lock is on right. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)

Boat lock will be closed this summer pending inspection and re-design

Spilling extra water through boat lock caused erosion and damages

The control gates and boat lock on the Yukon River just north of Marsh Lake in July 2021. Boat lock is on right. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)
Marsh Lake residence surrounded by water in 2021. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)

Over $8.5 million spent on last summer’s flood in Yukon

Communication shortfalls frustrate homeowners from Lake Laberge and other Southern Lakes

Marsh Lake residence surrounded by water in 2021. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)
At the height of the summer flooding, Andrea and Florian Lempher had to abandon their home on the shore of Lake Laberge. (Crystal Schick/Independent)

Home for Christmas: Couple evacuated after floods return to Lake Laberge residence

“It makes you appreciate what you have.”

At the height of the summer flooding, Andrea and Florian Lempher had to abandon their home on the shore of Lake Laberge. (Crystal Schick/Independent)
Flooding is seen encroaching on a cabin near Tagish on July 7. (Stephanie Newsome/Yukon News)

High water advisories end in Lake Laberge, Southern Lakes

Water levels are decreasing by three centimetres a day in the regions

Flooding is seen encroaching on a cabin near Tagish on July 7. (Stephanie Newsome/Yukon News)
Flooding is seen encroaching on a cabin near Tagish on July 7. (Stephanie Newsome/Yukon News)

State of emergency lifted in Southern Lakes, Lake Laberge

Water levels continue to drop and are well below peak 2007 levels

Flooding is seen encroaching on a cabin near Tagish on July 7. (Stephanie Newsome/Yukon News)
The evacuation order for a property on Shallow Bay Road has been rescinded, water levels in the Southern Lakes and Lake Laberge drop. (Crystal Schick/ Independent)

Evacuation order rescinded, water levels drop in Southern Lakes and Lake Laberge

The Emergency Measures Organization put out a public flood update Aug. 9

The evacuation order for a property on Shallow Bay Road has been rescinded, water levels in the Southern Lakes and Lake Laberge drop. (Crystal Schick/ Independent)
Evacuation alerts have been rescinded for areas in the Southern Lakes and Lake Laberge but flood warnings remain in effect. (Yukon News file)

Evacution alerts rescinded for Lake Laberge, Tagish Marsh Lake and Lewes River Road

Flood advisories remain in effect for many areas but water levels are dropping

Evacuation alerts have been rescinded for areas in the Southern Lakes and Lake Laberge but flood warnings remain in effect. (Yukon News file)
The high streamflow advisory for the Yukon River at Carmacks has ended. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News)

High streamflow advisory for the Yukon River at Carmacks has ended

Water levels on the Yukon River at Carmacks have been steadily dropping since July 3

The high streamflow advisory for the Yukon River at Carmacks has ended. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News)
Members of the Canadian Forces fill sandbags near South McClintock Road on July 7. Flood relief efforts will continue until the water levels peak and recede. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)

Flood watch expected to continue for another month in Southern Lakes

While water levels are receding, the government is still preparing for a mid-August peak

Members of the Canadian Forces fill sandbags near South McClintock Road on July 7. Flood relief efforts will continue until the water levels peak and recede. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)
Barricades challenge access for fishers, bikers and walkers in Carcross. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)

Government closure of Carcross footbridge puzzles local residents

It’s a long way around

Barricades challenge access for fishers, bikers and walkers in Carcross. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)
The shuttle service will leave from in front of the White Pass building on Front and Main Street. Photo courtesy TIA Yukon.

TIA Yukon offers daily shuttle service for sandbagging volunteers

In response to current flooding, TIA Yukon is offering a shuttle service to transport volunteers to sandbagging stations

The shuttle service will leave from in front of the White Pass building on Front and Main Street. Photo courtesy TIA Yukon.
Flooding is seen encroaching on a cabin near Tagish on July 7. A state of emergency has been declared for Southern Lakes and Lake Laberge. (Stephanie Newsome/Yukon News)

State of emergency declared in Southern Lakes to prepare for possible evacuation

The emergency state will be in effect for 90 days and can be cancelled any time

Flooding is seen encroaching on a cabin near Tagish on July 7. A state of emergency has been declared for Southern Lakes and Lake Laberge. (Stephanie Newsome/Yukon News)