Typhoon Halong, fueled by the Pacific's near-record warm surface temperatures, brought a storm surge to Western Alaska's Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta on Oct. 12, 2025.
The storm flooded villages up to 60 miles up the river, pushing homes off their foundations and setting some afloat with people inside, according to officials.
Alaska meteorologist Rick Thoman of the University of Alaska Fairbanks notes that the storm's timing will make recovery 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 hits Alaska villages.