Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
205 PM AKDT Thu Oct 9 2025

AKZ801-110000-
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Western Arctic Coast-
205 PM AKDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT
FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, water levels will be
  receding through Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
  significant coastal flooding possible Sunday evening through
  Monday evening. This storm is the remnants of Typhoon Halong and
  will likely bring higher water and stronger winds than the
  October 8th storm.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM AKDT Friday.
  For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday evening through
  Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
  may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

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.

&&

$$

AKZ802-110000-
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/O.CON.PAFG.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251010T1200Z/
Northwest Arctic Coast-
205 PM AKDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT
FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, water levels will be
  receding through Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
  significant coastal flooding possible late Sunday night through
  late Monday night. This storm is the remnants of Typhoon Halong
  and will likely bring higher water and stronger winds than the
  October 8th storm.

* WHERE...Northwest Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM AKDT Friday.
  For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Sunday night through
  late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
  may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

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.

&&

$$

AKZ803-110000-
/O.EXB.PAFG.CF.A.0002.251013T1000Z-251014T1200Z/
/O.CON.PAFG.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251010T1200Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
205 PM AKDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT
FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, water levels will be
  receding through Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
  significant coastal flooding possible late Sunday night through
  late Monday night. This storm is the remnants of Typhoon Halong
  and will likely bring higher water and stronger winds than the
  October 8th storm.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM AKDT Friday.
  For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Sunday night through
  late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
  may be inundated. Some 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.

&&

$$

AKZ827-110000-
/O.EXA.PAFG.CF.A.0002.251012T1200Z-251013T1800Z/
St Lawrence Island-
205 PM AKDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Major coastal flooding possible. Water levels rising 1 to
  2 feet at Savoonga and 2 to 5 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...From late Saturday night through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Water levels up to 5 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...

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.

&&

$$

AKZ815-110000-
/O.CON.PAFG.CF.A.0002.251013T0200Z-251014T0600Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-
205 PM AKDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible. Water levels
  rising 3 to 7 feet above the normal high tide line.

* WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
  may be inundated. Significant shoreline erosion may occur.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ816-110000-
/O.CON.PAFG.CF.A.0002.251013T0200Z-251014T0600Z/
Lower Kobuk Valley-
205 PM AKDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible. Water levels
  rising 2 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line.

* WHERE...Lower Kobuk Valley.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
  may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ817-110000-
/O.CON.PAFG.CF.A.0002.251013T0200Z-251014T0600Z/
Baldwin Peninsula-
205 PM AKDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible. Water levels
  rising 2 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
  may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ818-110000-
/O.CON.PAFG.CF.A.0002.251013T0200Z-251014T0600Z/
Northern Seward Peninsula-
205 PM AKDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible. Water levels
  rising 2 to 5 feet above the normal high tide line.

* WHERE...Northern Seward Peninsula.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
  may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ820-110000-
/O.CON.PAFG.CF.A.0002.251013T0000Z-251014T0600Z/
Shishmaref-
205 PM AKDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Major coastal flooding possible. Water levels rising 2
  to 6 feet 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...Shishmaref.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
  may be inundated. Significant shoreline erosion may occur.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ821-110000-
/O.CON.PAFG.CF.A.0002.251012T1800Z-251014T0600Z/
Bering Strait Coast-
205 PM AKDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Major coastal flooding possible. Water levels rising 3
  to 7 feet 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...Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
  may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ822-110000-
/O.CON.PAFG.CF.A.0002.251013T0000Z-251014T0600Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
205 PM AKDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Major coastal flooding possible. Water levels rising 6
  to 11 feet 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...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At Golovin, it is possible that water may overtop the
  berm. Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including
  homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be
  inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ825-110000-
/O.CON.PAFG.CF.A.0002.251012T1200Z-251013T1800Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
205 PM AKDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Major coastal flooding possible. Water levels rising 5
  to 10 feet 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. Water levels
  will be very low ahead of the rapid rise late Saturday night
  and Sunday morning.

* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At Hooper Bay, residences and the drinking water
  source may be inundated. Fuel tanks may be impacted and the road
  to the airport may be partially submerged. Airstrip use or
  access may be cutoff. Water is likely to reach into the village.
  If water reaches 10 feet above the normal high tide line, the
  wastewater facility may be impacted. At Nunam Iqua, 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. Water levels from this storm may
  approach or surpass record levels. At Kotlik, 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. Water levels from this storm may approach or surpass
  record levels. There is a slight chance that the water treatment
  plant, fuel tank farm platform, and evacuation center (the
  school) 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. Water may also back up the Ninglikfak
  River bringing high water to Chevak. Significant shoreline
  erosion may occur.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ824-110000-
/O.CON.PAFG.CF.A.0002.251013T0200Z-251014T0600Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
205 PM AKDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible. Water levels 7
  to 15 feet 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...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
  may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

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.

&&

$$