SHISHMAREF; BERING STRAIT COAST — * WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible. Water levels 4 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line possible.
* WHERE...Shishmaref, Diomede, and Bering Strait Coast.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong south to southeast winds increase early Friday morning with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Currently, Teller, Brevig Mission, and Wales are most likely to see the higher end of the 4 to 6 foot range, with Shishmaref and Diomede expected to see water levels peak closer to the low end of the 4 to 6 foot range.
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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS