Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 30 at 4:09PM AKDT until June 1 at 9:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2025 - 5:09pm
Expires:
May 31, 2025 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Water levels 1.5 to 2.5 feet above the normal highest
tide line.
* WHERE...Along the Kuskokwim Delta coast, including the
communities of Kwigillingok, Kongiganak, and Kipnuk.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKDT Sunday, during high tide.
* IMPACTS...Coastal erosion and flooding of low lying areas is
likely.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly winds pushing water toward the
shore is causing high water levels this afternoon, with the 3PM
observation from Kwigillingok reporting 1.4 feet above the
normal highest tide line and some increase still possible
before water levels recede this evening. Successive high tides
on Saturday and Sunday are expected to reach similar water
levels to today as wind shifts southeasterly and strengthens.
Winds diminish for Monday, likely ending the threat of flooding
during high tide.
Instruction:
A coastal flood advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.
Area Description:
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK