As lower Kuskokwim River breaks up, Bethel sees highest river gauge level in almost 20 years

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As lower Kuskokwim River breaks up, Bethel sees highest river gauge level in almost 20 years
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Amid the highest water levels seen since 2005, the city urges residents to be prepared for things to get worse.

Amid the highest water levels measured since 2005, the City of Bethel urged residents on Thursday night to be prepared for things to get worse.

Two canoers paddle their way out of the floodwaters in Bethel’s Alligator Acres neighborhood. May 9, 2024.

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