Storm Surge/Tide — Bristol Bay Coastal, Alaska

1998-12-02 to 1998-12-03 · near King Salmon, Bristol Bay Coastal, Alaska

Event narrative

Strong onshore winds following a vigorous frontal passage Thursday produced tides up to 4 feet above normal. This was very unusual for this time of year...and came in concert with abnormally high tides. Ice, also, was noticeably absent from much of the coast. Although no reports of damage were received, this was not unexpected due to the absence of marine-related activity during this time of year. Most boats had been pulled out of the water months before.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5670712. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.