YUKON DELTA COAST — * WHAT...Water levels of 2 to 4 feet above the normal high tide expected during the Thursday and Friday high tides.
* WHERE...Hooper Bay.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 1 AM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Beach property, the lowest buildings, and the access road may be threatened. Multiple high tide cycles above normal may lead to localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels of 1 to 3 feet above the normal high tide line are expected along the rest of the Yukon Delta Coast.
Flooding in Yukon Delta 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