Headline:
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 20 at 3:21PM AKDT until October 24 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Coastal Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 20, 2026 - 4:21pm
Expires:
October 21, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Coastal flooding and high surf conditions are possible
due to 40 to 60 mph winds.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast, including Kipnuk and
Kwigillingok.
* WHEN...8 AM Friday through 1 AM Saturday, particularly around
high tides near 10 AM and 10 PM Friday.
* IMPACTS...Coastal flooding of low lying areas and erosion are
possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely scenario is for water
levels to be 2 to 3 ft above the average high tide line, which
would be similar to the water levels during the August 18 2024
storm. This will likely be the strongest storm of the 2026
season so far. We will be closely monitoring this storm. In the
meantime, please have a plan in place.
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