Coastal Flood — Coastal Mcintosh, Georgia

2015-10-27 · Coastal Mcintosh, Georgia

Event narrative

A ferry dock was flooded on Sapelo Island. Severe erosion was also reported at the beach.

Wider weather episode

A combination of persistent and strong east/northeast winds, the perigean spring tide and a full moon produced 2 days of elevated high tide cycles along the southeast Georgia coast. Major coastal flood stage levels were recorded at the Fort Pulaski, GA (FPKG1) tide gauge on Oct 27, 2015, which claimed 3rd place on the all-time historic crest list. Moderate coastal flood stage levels were also recorded at the Fort Pulaski, GA (FPKG1) tide gauge on Oct 28, 2015, which claimed 9th place on the all-time historic crest list.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 605369. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.