Oct. 16 (UPI) — Rescue efforts have airlifted at least 300 people from parts of Alaska after the remnants of Typhoon Halgong sent storm surge of over 6 feet into the state’s coast.
The Alaska National Guard called it the largest airlift in the state’s recent history.
Typhoon Halong brought extreme winds — some over 100 mph — that overturned homes. Storm surge flooded villages. Kipnuk and Kwigillingok were hardest hit. Storm surge reached 6.6 feet in Kipnuk, almost two feet higher than the previous record.
Yesterday, @176thWing Airmen evacuated approximately 300 residents displaced by devastation from Typhoon Halong, which struck the West Coast of Alaska late last week. The @AKNationalGuard continues to work with federal, state and local partners to support recovery operations. pic.twitter.com/J8rF7r101z— National Guard (@USNationalGuard) October 16, 2025…