Coastal Flood — Srn Seward Peninsula Coast, Alaska

2012-10-04 to 2012-10-05 · Srn Seward Peninsula Coast, Alaska

Wider weather episode

A strong 972 mb low 300 miles southwest of Nome produced a long fetch of strong winds and waves to the Seward Peninsula from Cape Darby to Cape Rodney on Oct 4th. This raised sea levels 4 to 5 feet above normal and caused minor flooding to some unprotected roads. NWS Staff at Nome reported minor flooding at Belmont Point and some spray at the dock. No damage reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 411601. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.