Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 13 at 2:57AM PDT until July 14 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 2:57am
Expires:
July 13, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in low
lying areas around Humboldt Bay. Up to one half foot of
saltwater inundation above ground level is possible near
shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 8.8 and 9.0 feet MLLW
at the North Spit tide gauge is predicted.
* WHERE...Northern Coastal Humboldt County.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM PDT Tuesday. High tide is
at 11:21PM at the Humboldt Bay North Spit tide gauge. Saltwater
inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high
tide.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of low lying areas around Humboldt Bay
including parks and roads with only isolated closures
expected. Flooding will likely impact Jackson Ranch Road in
the Arcata Bottoms and several roads in King Salmon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...One more high tide is expected Tuesday
night and that may cease additional minor flooding.
Instruction:
A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.
Feet Above Ground is locally defined as feet above the Highest
Astronomical Tide or HAT.
Area Description:
Northern Coastal Humboldt
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov