SHISHMAREF; BERING STRAIT COAST — * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Water levels will rise 2 to 4 feet above the normal high tide line in Shishmaref and 4 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line along the Bering Strait Coast, including Teller and Brevig Mission.
* WHERE...Shishmaref and Bering Strait Coast.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 10 PM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels up to 4 feet in Shishmaref may result in erosion on the road to the landfill with high water in the lagoon. Water levels 4 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line in Wales may cause water to overflow from Village Creek into low lying areas behind town. For Teller and Brevig Mission, minor flooding in low lying areas. Water levels will peak Friday afternoon and gradually drop through the weekend.
Flooding in Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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