KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST AND NUNIVAK ISLAND — * 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 2.0 to 3.0 ft above the normal high tide line, which would be similar to the water levels during the August 18 2024 storm. While unlikely, the worst case scenario for Kipnuk is for water levels to be 3.5 to 4.0 feet above the normal high tide line, while the worst case for Kwigillingok is 4.0 to 5.0 feet above the normal high tide line. 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.
Flooding in Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island 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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