Remnants of Typhoon Halong Bring Widespread Destruction to Western Alaska
Rescue efforts are underway after floodwaters in multiple communities swept homes off foundations.
A powerful, ongoing storm in Western Alaska has flooded communities, destroyed homes, and left some residents injured by flying debris.
The remnants of Typhoon Halong tracked farther east than expected, slamming into the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta coast early Sunday morning.
Officials said Sunday afternoon that the hardest-hit communities appeared to be Kipnuk, Kwigillingok and Napakiak.
Ryan David of Kwigillingok spoke with KYUK while he was still trapped in his house.
As the storm raged Sunday morning, there were frantic reports on social media of homes floating away, some with people inside.
Author's summary: Typhoon Halong brings destruction to Western Alaska.
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