Flood — Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska

2024-09-13 to 2024-09-15 · near Eek, Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1211726. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.