Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
688 WHAK42 PAFC 091309 CFWALU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Anchorage AK 409 AM AKST Sun Nov 9 2025 AKZ755-092100- /O.CON.PAFC.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-251109T2100Z/ Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island- 409 AM AKST Sun Nov 9 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Water levels as high as 2 to 3 feet above the normal highest tide line. * WHERE...Along the Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island. * WHEN...Until noon Sunday. * IMPACTS...Coastal flooding of low lying areas and erosion are possible. Flood waters may impede upon displaced structures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeasterly winds reaching 45 mph along a front will continue through this morning. This will lead to coastal flood impacts such as storm surge and flooding. Structures not elevated off the ground may be more vulnerable to flood waters. In Kwigillingok, when water levels rise above 2 ft, access to the airstrip and portions of the community could be threatened (via roads and boardwalks). While winds and storm surge will diminish this afternoon, high tide tonight may limit water drainage and keep water levels elevated into Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A coastal flood advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$