Storm Surge/Tide — Bristol Bay Coastal, Alaska

2000-08-03 · near Togiak, Bristol Bay Coastal, Alaska

Event narrative

The Bristol Bay Times reported "The little village of Togiak lay battered and bruised last week after one of the biggest storms of the summer hit the unsuspecting populace. Skiffs were left piled on top of each other like driftwood and one boat was even split in half."Southerly winds between 40 and 50 mph, which were onshore and occurred during high tides, brought significant ocean water onto the spit and slough at the end of town. Boats, which were left exposed to the wind and waves, received damage, as did several houses.Interestingly, Kathy Yahr, who lives at the Togiak fisheries cannery across the bay, said "They were ready for the storm and had their boats out of the water." She also reported that the "...roads were like rivers, but it wasn't as high as it's been before."

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5172864. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.