Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Fairbanks, AK
Issued by NWS Fairbanks, AK
302 WHAK49 PAFG 122233 CFWAFG Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 233 PM AKDT Sun Oct 12 2025 AKZ801-140000- /O.CAN.PAFG.CF.W.0002.251013T0000Z-251014T1800Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.CF.Y.0003.251013T0000Z-251014T1800Z/ Western Arctic Coast- 233 PM AKDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding and significant coastal erosion expected. Water levels rising 1 to 3 feet above the normal highest tide line. Water levels will remain elevated with erosion continuing into Thursday. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...At Point Hope, significant erosion of the sea wall from the north and erosion at the airport is likely. Erosion of the berms on the south side of the airport is likely, but flooding there is not. At Point Lay, flooding is not expected, however significant erosion is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The remnants of Typhoon Halong has tracked further east than originally forecasted. This will result in lower water levels than originally forecasted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ AKZ802-140000- /O.CAN.PAFG.CF.W.0002.251013T0600Z-251014T1800Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.CF.Y.0003.251013T0600Z-251014T1800Z/ Northwest Arctic Coast- 233 PM AKDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM AKDT TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding and significant coastal erosion expected. Water levels rising 1 to 2 feet above the normal highest tide line. Water levels will remain elevated with erosion continuing into Thursday. * WHERE...Northwest Arctic Coast. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...At Wainwright, extensive erosion of the bluff will occur, in addition to what has already occurred. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The remnants of Typhoon Halong has tracked further east than originally forecasted. This will result in lower water levels than originally forecasted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ AKZ815-140000- /O.CAN.PAFG.CF.W.0002.251013T0000Z-251014T1200Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.CF.Y.0003.251013T0000Z-251014T1200Z/ Kivalina and Red Dog Dock- 233 PM AKDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding and significant coastal erosion expected. Water levels 2 to 3 feet above the normal highest tide line. * WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock. * WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...At Kivalina, significant coastal erosion and minor coastal flooding is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The remnants of Typhoon Halong has tracked further east than originally forecasted. This will result in lower water levels than originally forecasted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ AKZ821-140000- /O.EXT.PAFG.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251014T0600Z/ Bering Strait Coast- 233 PM AKDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Significant coastal flooding. Water levels 3 to 4 feet above the normal highest tide line. This storm will bring very similar water levels to the October 8th storm and the October 2024 storm. This storm is the remnants of Typhoon Halong. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...At Teller, portions of Front Ave may be flooded. The airstrip will be inaccessible. Many buildings may flood, including residences, the school and the school boiler building. Water may overtop the fuel tank containment wall, and the fuel pump will be impacted. At Wales, buildings near the Naval Station Rd bridge including the post office will flood. High water in Village Creek will approach the winter trail to Tin City, Water will run high up on the beach and may inundate the fuel storage tank. At Brevig Mission, wave run up will push water levels higher on the beach side of town. The lagoon will fill with water, and water may surround most buildings along Pinguk Ave. Other low lying areas such as Clarence Road near the lagoon will also be inundated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && $$ AKZ816-140000- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.W.0002.251013T0200Z-251014T1200Z/ Lower Kobuk Valley- 233 PM AKDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Significant coastal flooding is likely. Water levels 3 to 4 feet above the normal highest tide line. Peak water levels will be Sunday evening through Monday evening. This storm will bring very similar water levels to the October 8th storm and the October 2024 storm. This storm is the remnants of Typhoon Halong. * WHERE...Lower Kobuk Valley. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && $$ AKZ817-140000- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.W.0002.251013T0200Z-251014T1200Z/ Baldwin Peninsula- 233 PM AKDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Significant coastal flooding is likely. Water levels 3 to 5 feet above the normal highest tide line. Peak water levels will be Sunday evening through Monday evening. This storm will bring very similar water levels to the October 8th storm and the October 2024 storm. This storm is the remnants of Typhoon Halong. * WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...At Kotzebue, the sewage lagoon is at risk of flooding. The Post Office, Nulagvik Hotel, various restaurants and markets will be susceptible to coastal flooding, the area near the teacher housing will be flooded, and water will approach houses and tents at the North Tent City fish camp. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && $$ AKZ818-140000- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.W.0002.251013T0200Z-251014T1200Z/ Northern Seward Peninsula- 233 PM AKDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Significant coastal flooding is likely. Water levels 2 to 4 feet above the normal highest tide line. Peak water levels will be Sunday afternoon/evening through Monday evening. This storm is the remnants of Typhoon Halong. Water levels will likely be similar to the October 8th storm. * WHERE...Northern Seward Peninsula. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...At Deering, coastal flooding may occur and the road to the airport may become impassable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && $$ AKZ820-140000- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251014T1200Z/ Shishmaref- 233 PM AKDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Significant coastal flooding and erosion is likely. Water levels 2 to 3 feet above the normal highest tide line. Peak water levels will be Sunday morning through Monday morning. This storm is the remnants of Typhoon Halong. * WHERE...Shishmaref. * WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...At Shishmaref, the airstrip may be closed, the sanitation road may washout, water may inundate many buildings on the inlet side of town including the clinic, library, and water treatment plant. Wave run-up from the coast will inundate buildings near the sewage lagoon. Significant shoreline erosion will occur. At Diomede, large waves and wave runup will cause erosion and may wash items away. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && $$ AKZ822-140000- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Southern Seward Peninsula Coast- 233 PM AKDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Significant coastal flooding is likely. Water levels 3 to 4 feet above the normal highest tide line at Nome, and 4 to 6 feet above the normal highest tide line at Golovin. The highest water levels will be midday Sunday through midday Monday. This storm is the remnants of Typhoon Halong. * WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...At Golovin, it is now unlikely that water will overtop the berm. The old runway will still be overtopped and significant erosion is likely. Some buildings may flood. At Nome, homes in the Belmont Subdivision and areas near the port may be inundated. Water will approach Norton Sound Seafood Products. Nome-Council Road may become impassable. Debris on front street is likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The remnants of Typhoon Halong has tracked further east than originally forecasted. This will result in lower water levels than originally forecasted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && $$ AKZ824-140000- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills- 233 PM AKDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Significant coastal flooding and erosion. Water levels 4 to 6 feet above the normal highest tide line at Elim and Shaktoolik, 3 to 5 feet at Unalakleet, 5 to 8 feet at Koyuk, and 4 to 5 feet at St. Michael and 5 to 6 feet at Stebbins. The highest water levels will be midday Sunday through midday Monday. This storm is the remnants of Typhoon Halong. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...At Elim and Koyuk, no flooding is expected, but significant erosion will likely occur. At Shaktoolik, the water pumphouse may be flooded. High water may surround some buildings near the beach of the inlet. Materials near the coastline and near the shore of the lagoon should be brought to higher ground, and the airstrip will be impacted. At Unalakleet, the AC Store and other buildings close to the riverbank will likely flood, and the United utilities and AT&T Alascom sites near Beach Rd may flood. At Stebbins, the north side near the shore, as well as the Native Store and Fuel Tanks may be impacted. The sewer lift station may flood. The evacuation road may be impassable. Many buildings may be flooded including residences. The fuel pump, and public safety office may be impacted. Significant erosion is likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The remnants of Typhoon Halong has tracked further east than originally forecasted. This will result in lower water levels than originally forecasted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && $$ AKZ825-131800- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251013T1800Z/ Yukon Delta Coast- 233 PM AKDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Major coastal flooding is likely. Water levels rising 3 to 6 feet above the normal highest tide line. This storm is the remnants of Typhoon Halong and will bring higher water and stronger winds than the October 8th storm. * WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...At Hooper Bay, major coastal flooding is expected. The road to the airport may be partially submerged. Airstrip use or access may be cutoff. At Nunam Iqua, major coastal flooding is also likely. The drinking water source, wastewater facility, fuel tank farm, and lowest residences may be impacted. Access across Causeway Road and to the airstrip may be cut off. At Kotlik, major coastal flooding is expected. Several buildings may be flooding by 1 foot or more of water, the airstrip may be covered and access cut off, and the wastewater lagoon may be impacted. At Scammon Bay, water in the Kun River may back up and flood the west end of the runway and adjacent low lying areas. Flooding is possible upstream on the Yukon River to Mountain Village with significant flooding at Emmonak and Alakanuk possible. At Alakanuk, fuel tanks at the school, the wastewater facility, airstrip access, and several buildings may be impacted. Water may also back up the Ninglikfak River bringing high water to Chevak. Significant shoreline erosion may occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && $$ AKZ827-131800- /O.CON.PAFG.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251013T1800Z/ St Lawrence Island- 233 PM AKDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible. Water levels rising 1 to 2 feet at Savoonga and 2 to 3 feet at Gambell above the normal high tide line. This storm is the remnants of Typhoon Halong and will likely bring higher water and stronger winds than the October 8th storm. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Water levels up to 3 feet above the normal high tide line may impact the dump and bring water towards Gambell on the west side. This will also threaten the FAA equipment, runway, and the community boat storage. Significant erosion is likely to occur as well. Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && $$ AKZ803-140000- /O.UPG.PAFG.CF.A.0002.251013T0600Z-251014T1800Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.CF.Y.0003.251013T0600Z-251014T1800Z/ Northern Arctic Coast- 233 PM AKDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM AKDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding and significant erosion expected. Water levels 1 to 2 feet above the normal highest tide line. Water will remain elevated into Thursday. * WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...At Utqiagvik, significant coastal erosion is likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The remnants of Typhoon Halong has tracked further east than originally forecasted. This will result in lower water levels than originally forecasted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$