Typhoon Leaves Flooded Alaska Villages Facing Tough Recovery
Typhoon Halong, fueled by the Pacific's near-record warm surface temperatures, swept into Western Alaska's Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta on Oct. 12, 2025.
The storm produced a surge that flooded villages up to 60 miles up the river, pushing homes off their foundations and setting some afloat with people inside.
- Over 50 people were rescued in Kipnuk and Kwigillingok
- Hundreds were displaced in the region
- At least one person died
According to Alaska meteorologist Rick Thoman of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the timing of the storm means recovery will be even more difficult than usual for these hard-hit communities.
Typhoon Halong was an unusual storm, likely fueled by the Pacific’s near-record warm surface temperatures this fall.
Author's summary: Typhoon Halong brings tough recovery to Alaska villages.