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Surging Alaska Rivers Leave Behind Huge Chunks of Ice, Damaged Homes

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – Ice jams that blocked two Alaska rivers broke loose over the weekend, unleashing a surge of ice and water that caused major floods, damaged homes and left behind huge chunks of ice as tall as 12 …

Vermont Residents, Business Owners Warned of Flood Risk Due to Ice Jams

Vermont officials are warning of flooding potential in Montpelier due to an ice jam on the Winooski River. The Montpelier Emergency Management Team is monitoring a significant rise in water levels of the river’s north branch by Langdon Street. Officials …