Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Fairbanks, AK
Issued by NWS Fairbanks, AK
131 WHAK49 PAFG 191944 CFWAFG Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1144 AM AKDT Sat Oct 19 2024 AKZ803-201500- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.W.0002.241021T0600Z-241023T0000Z/ Northern Arctic Coast- 1144 AM AKDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Significant coastal flooding expected. Water levels 2.5 to 3.5 feet above the normal high tide line. * WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast. * WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday to 4 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...At Utqiagvik, water will wash over low lying roads along the coast. Damage to fish or hunting camps along the coast may occur. Significant coastal erosion is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels are expected to be 2.5 to 3.5 feet above normal high tide line for an extended period of time, beginning on Sunday night and continuing into the middle of the week. The highest water is expected early Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && $$ AKZ824-201500- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.W.0002.241021T0000Z-241023T0000Z/ Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills- 1144 AM AKDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Significant coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 4 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Shoreline erosion will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be multiple peaks in water levels, with high water expected late Sunday night and early Monday morning, then the highest water expected late Monday night and early Tuesday morning. Water levels are expected to rise to 8 to 12 feet above normal high tide across much of eastern Norton Sound. For Shaktoolik, water levels of 9 to 12 feet will result in lots of erosion and breaking waves washing away the sea wall. Water is also expected to rise across the backside of Shaktoolik near the runway. For Unalakleet, water levels of 8 to 10 feet above normal high tide will result in water inundating the area around the AC Store, as well as water backing up the Unalakleet River. For Stebbins and St. Michael, 8 to 12 feet of water above the normal high tide line will result in water in low-lying areas around town. For Koyuk, water levels are expected to be 10 to 13 feet above normal high tide line. For Elim, water levels will be 8 to 12 feet above normal high tide line. These water levels are similar to what was observed during the remnants of Typhoon Merbok in 2022. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && $$ AKZ825-201500- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.W.0002.241020T2100Z-241023T0000Z/ Yukon Delta Coast- 1144 AM AKDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Significant coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 4 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...From Hooper Bay north through Nunam Iqua and Kotlik, water levels are expected to rise 5 to 8 feet above normal high tide line. For Hooper Bay, expect flooding of low lying areas. Access roads and the airstrip may be threatened. For Nunam Iqua, the drinking water source may be impacted and water is expected to approach the wastewater facility. For Kotlik, water may threaten the airstrip. Lower residences and the wastewater lagoon may be impacted. There will be multiple peaks of high water with high water expected Sunday afternoon through Wednesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && $$ AKZ801-201500- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.Y.0004.241021T0000Z-241023T0000Z/ Western Arctic Coast- 1144 AM AKDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 4 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels are expected to rise to 4 to 6 feet above normal high tide line. Waves pushing onshore will result in erosion. For Point Lay, high water will result in the Kokolik River backing up and flooding adjacent low lying area. Water will rise Sunday afternoon, peak Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning, and remain elevated through Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ AKZ802-201500- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.Y.0004.241021T0600Z-241023T0000Z/ Northwest Arctic Coast- 1144 AM AKDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Northwest Arctic Coast. * WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday to 4 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Shoreline erosion will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For Wainwright, water levels are expected to rise to 4 to 5 feet above normal high tide. This is expected to cause significant erosion. Water levels will rise Sunday night, peak late Monday night, and remain elevated through Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ AKZ815-201500- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.Y.0004.241021T0000Z-241023T0000Z/ Kivalina and Red Dog Dock- 1144 AM AKDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 4 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, water levels are expected to rise to around 6 to 7 feet above the normal high tide line. Significant erosion is likely. The highest water will be late Monday night and early Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ AKZ816-201500- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.Y.0004.241021T0000Z-241023T0000Z/ Lower Kobuk Valley- 1144 AM AKDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Lower Kobuk Valley. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 4 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ AKZ817-201500- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.Y.0004.241021T0000Z-241023T0000Z/ Baldwin Peninsula- 1144 AM AKDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 4 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For Kotzebue, water levels are expected to rise to 2 to 4 feet above the normal high tide line. Water may inundate the area under teacher housing. Water may impact areas close to the lagoon and near the boat launch. Water will rise Sunday night, peak Monday night through Tuesday night, and remain elevated through Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ AKZ818-201500- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.Y.0004.241021T0000Z-241023T0000Z/ Northern Seward Peninsula- 1144 AM AKDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Northern Seward Peninsula. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 4 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For Deering, water levels are expected to rise 4 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line. Water may cover the road out to the runway. Water will rise Sunday night, peak Tuesday and Tuesday night, and remain elevated through Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ AKZ820-201500- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.Y.0004.241021T0000Z-241023T0000Z/ Shishmaref- 1144 AM AKDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Shishmaref. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 4 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels are expected to rise 4 to 6 feet above normal high tide. High water and large breaking waves will result in erosion on road out to landfill and high water in the lagoon. Water will rise Sunday evening, peak Tuesday morning, and remain elevated through Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ AKZ821-201500- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.Y.0004.241020T1800Z-241023T0000Z/ Bering Strait Coast- 1144 AM AKDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 4 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels are expected to rise to 4 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line. For Wales, water may overflow from Village Creek into low lying areas behind town. For Teller and Brevig Mission, minor flooding in low lying areas. Water will rise Sunday, peak on Monday night, and remain elevated through Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ AKZ822-201500- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.Y.0004.241021T0000Z-241023T0000Z/ Southern Seward Peninsula Coast- 1144 AM AKDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 4 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For Nome, water levels are expected to rise 5 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line. Low-lying homes in the Belmont subdivision may be impacted. Standing water is expected in the port area. For Golovin, the water level is expected to be 8 to 10 feet above the normal high tide line. Water is not expected to overtop the berm at this time. Waves may break over the natural berm on the beach side off town. Standing water may impact the lowest residences in town. The old airstrip will be flooding. Water will rise Sunday afternoon, peak late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, and remain elevated through Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ AKZ827-201500- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.Y.0004.241020T1800Z-241023T0000Z/ St Lawrence Island- 1144 AM AKDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 4 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels are expected to rise 4 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line. At Gambell, water may impact the dump site. Water may reach the runway. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$