Headline:
Coastal Flood Watch issued September 23 at 5:28AM AKDT until September 26 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Coastal Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 6:28am
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Water levels on average of 1 to 2 feet above the normal
highest tide line. Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up
to 60 mph expected Thursday. South winds 30 to 40 mph with
gusts to 50 mph expected Friday.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast including Kwigillingok and
Kipnuk.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 4 AM Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Coastal flooding of low lying areas and erosion are
possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be multiple peaks in water
levels for the Kuskokwim Delta Thursday morning through
Saturday morning coinciding with high tide cycles and strong
southerly winds. Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60
mph Thursday afternoon will diminish early Friday until the
low pressure system moves west of the coast by Friday
afternoon. Then, winds will become southerly at 30 to 40 mph
with gusts to 50 mph by Friday afternoon. Winds gradually
weaken but remain southerly through Saturday.
For Kwigillingok, water levels reach 1 to 2 feet above the
normal highest tide line on Thursday, coinciding with the passage
of a frontal system. Water levels could reach up to 4 feet in a
worst case scenario.
For Kipnuk, the highest water levels of 1 to 2 feet above the
normal highest tide line are expected on Friday as a low pressure
system moves west of the coast and winds become southerly. Water
levels could reach 2 to 3 feet in a worst case scenario.
For more information regarding potential local flood impacts,
please reference maps.dggs.alaska.gov/akfit/
Instruction:
A coastal flood watch means that conditions favorable for
flooding are expected to develop. Coastal residents should be
alert for later statements or warnings, and take action to
protect property.
Area Description:
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov