Aug 12, 2000 Epilogue: Barrow

Photo of Storm at Barrow, Alaska

When the cutter arrives in Barrow, they find that during the storm, the borough's state-of-the-art dredge had broken free from its moorings and washed ashore, where it was pounded by surf and flooded. Damage is estimated at $7 million. Seas up to 20 feet slammed the coast, causing severe erosion. Large sections of road and sea wall were washed out, along with both of the town's boat ramps. Roofs blew off 40 buildings and many more were damaged, resulting in extensive water damage.