Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 7 at 7:27AM AKDT until October 10 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 7, 2026 - 8:27am
Expires:
October 7, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Water levels of 4 to 6
feet above the normal high tide line, peaking during high tide.
* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur. In Hooper Bay,
water may approach beach property and access to the airstrip
may be threatened.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas north of Hooper Bay are expected to
see lower water levels around 2 to 4 feet above the normal
high tide line. A low in the Western Bering Sea will send a
front moving east in the coast, resulting in south to
southeast winds ramping up Thursday morning through Friday,
before diminishing through Saturday. Sea levels will remain
elevated through Friday before gradually subsiding Friday
night into Saturday.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Yukon Delta Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov