


Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
995 WHAK42 PAFC 121324 CFWALU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Anchorage AK 524 AM AKDT Sun Oct 12 2025 AKZ755-130600- /O.CON.PAFC.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251013T0600Z/ Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island- 524 AM AKDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Water levels as high as 4 to 7 feet above the normal highest tide line. * WHERE...Along the Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening, coinciding with high tides early Sunday morning and again Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Coastal flooding of low lying areas and erosion. Low lying roads, walkways, bridges and runway strips along the coast will likely be flooded. Water is likely to enter the lowest buildings and houses in some coastal communities. Along the Kuskokwim Delta coast, maximum water levels have exceeded levels observed during the significant coastal flood event in August 2024. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 5 AM, the highest water levels and strongest south to southwesterly winds are occurring now. Locations along the Kuskokwim Delta coast are observing water levels 6 feet above the normal highest tide line, which could persist through the early morning hours. Winds and storm surge gradually diminish through Sunday night. Water levels decrease this morning, but remain elevated through the second high tide cycle Sunday afternoon. Wave heights within the coastal waters of the Kuskokwim Delta will build to 8 to 14 feet Sunday morning and slowly subside through Sunday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A coastal flood warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. && $$