A tree was swept across Mud Bay Road at Letnikoff Cove Tuesday night. (Photo by Henry Leasia)
Heavy rains over the past two days have caused flooding and moved debris onto roadways in Haines.
At 7 pm on Tuesday, the Haines Borough Police Department first notified residents of a mudslide on Anway Road with water and debris on Piedad Road as well. Throughout the night, multiple roads became washed out. At least one home was evacuated due to flooding.
The following roads are now closed or impassible in Haines: Piedad Road, 2 Mile Haines Highway, Young Road, Lutak Road, Beach Road, Spruce Grove Road, Cathedral View Road, North First Avenue, and Soap Suds Alley, Mud Bay Road at Letnikoff Cove.
Flooding early Wednesday morning caused damage to Young Road, making it impassible. (Photo courtesy of Judy Erickson)
The Haines Borough School District will be closed on Wednesday as a precaution.
The Police Department advises residents not to travel and stay at home if possible.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch that will remain in effect until late Wednesday evening. Persons living along streams should stay alert and be prepared to take action if a warning or advisory is issued, or flooding is observed.
This is a developing story. KHNS will provide updates as they become available.
