Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1023 PM PST Tue Nov 4 2025

CAZ101-104-109-051430-
/O.EXA.KEKA.CF.Y.0004.251105T1700Z-251105T2000Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.CF.A.0002.251106T1800Z-251106T2100Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Southwestern Humboldt-Mendocino Coast-
1023 PM PST Tue Nov 4 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO NOON PST
WEDNESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, High astronomical tides
  and large surf will cause minor flooding in low lying areas
  along the coast. Up to one foot of saltwater inundation above
  ground level is possible near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* What...For the Coastal Flood Watch, High astronomical tides and
  large surf may cause moderate flooding in low lying areas along
  the Redwood Coast. Up to one foot of saltwater inundation above
  ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and
  tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Coastal southern Humboldt and Coastal
  Mendocino Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM to noon PST
  Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Thursday morning
  through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Several coastal roads may be closed. Low lying
  property and some critical infrastructure will be inundated.
  Some shoreline erosion may occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Watch means that flooding is possible but not
imminent. Coastal residents in the watch area should begin
preparations for rising water and take appropriate action to
protect life and property.

Feet Above Ground is locally defined as feet above the Highest
Astronomical Tide or HAT.

&&

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CAZ103-051430-
/O.CON.KEKA.CF.Y.0004.251105T1700Z-251105T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.CF.A.0002.251106T1800Z-251106T2100Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-
1023 PM PST Tue Nov 4 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO NOON PST
WEDNESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* What...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, High astronomical tides
  will cause minor to moderate flooding in low lying areas around
  Humboldt Bay and along the coast. Up to one foot of saltwater
  inundation above ground level is possible near shorelines and
  tidal waterways. Between 9.0 and 9.3 feet MLLW at the North Spit
  tide gauge is predicted.

* What...For the Coastal Flood Watch, high astronomical tides and
  large surf may cause moderate flooding in low lying areas along
  the Redwood Coast. Up to one foot of saltwater inundation above
  ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and
  tidal waterways. Between 9.0 and 9.5 feet MLLW at the North
  Spit tide gauge is predicted.

* WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast. This includes King Salmon, the
  Arcata Bottoms and areas right on the waterfront in Eureka. This
  may also impact Centerville Beach road.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM to noon PST
  Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Thursday morning
  through Thursday afternoon. High tide is at 10:37 AM at the
  Humboldt Bay North Spit tide gauge Wednesday and at 11:17 AM on
  Thursday. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours
  before and after high tide.

* IMPACTS...Several coastal roads may be closed. Low lying
  property and some critical infrastructure will be inundated.
  Some shoreline erosion may occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Watch means that flooding is possible but not
imminent. Coastal residents in the watch area should begin
preparations for rising water and take appropriate action to
protect life and property.

Feet Above Ground is locally defined as feet above the Highest
Astronomical Tide or HAT.

&&

$$