On Sunday October 20, a fall storm with high water and high wind rolled into the Kotzbue Sound. As the tide shifted and winds picked up concerns of flooding were felt by the community.

Nearly 190 reindeer perished after falling through thin ice in Finnmark, revealing a lack of proper rescue equipment and the need for better emergency preparedness in reindeer herding communities.

The National Weather Service has canceled a flood warning issued Saturday as waters continue to recede Monday morning.

Milton grew quickly into a Category 5 storm Monday morning and is forecast to make landfall in Florida midweek.