Storm Surge/Tide — Ne Clallam, Washington

2003-01-02 to 2003-01-03 · Ne Clallam, Washington

Wider weather episode

High tides, along with low pressure and occasional strong winds and heavy rains, produced flooding along the coast and in the northern marine areas of western Washington. Several roads were closed including SR 109 in Ocean Shores and parts of Highway 101. Flooding reached into dozens of homes and businesses in Ocean City and Copalis Beach. Near Eastsound, in the San Juans, a large area of debris was strewn across Crescent Beach Rd causing damage to the shoulder of the road. At Gooseberry Pt (in western Whatcom co), several homes were flooded. Flooding was also reported near Sequim and on Guemes Island (north of Anacortes).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5339757. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.