Flood in Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska

Flood September 13, 2024 – September 15, 2024 · Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Tuntutuliak Public Safety Office reported several houses close to the river were filled with water. Conditions reportedly Worse than Merbok, with more water and stronger wind/waves. A boat was reported to be overturned in the river by wind/waves; it later sunk.

The wider storm

A strong area of low pressure caused wide spread coastal and riverine flooding across the lower Kuskokwim Valley. The gale force winds enhanced high tides and backed up flow from the Kuskokwim River, flooding numerous communities along the river. High tide combined with the high winds from the low exacerbated high water across the region with water flowing into communities along the river.

Began near Eek (60.3196, -162.6166).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1211726. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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