Typhoon Leaves Flooded Alaska Villages Facing Tough Recovery
Typhoon Halong, fueled by the Pacific's near-record warm surface temperatures, brought devastating effects to Western Alaska's Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta on Oct. 12, 2025.
According to Alaska meteorologist Rick Thoman of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the storm's timing will make recovery even more difficult for these hard-hit communities.
- The storm surge flooded villages up to 60 miles up the river.
- Homes were pushed off their foundations, and some were set afloat with people inside.
- Over 50 people had to be rescued in Kipnuk and Kwigillingok.
- Hundreds were displaced in the region, and at least one person died.
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Author's summary: Typhoon Halong hits Alaska villages.