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Storm Surge/Tide in Wrn P.w. Snd & Kenai Mtns, Alaska

Storm Surge/Tide October 23, 2018 · Wrn P.w. Snd & Kenai Mtns, Alaska

$77K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Due easterly winds and an unusually high tide combined to bring waves of an estimated 8 to 9 feet directly into Whittier's harbor. This caused an extensive amount of damage, which was reported by the harbormaster and public works director. Winds during this time reached between 60 and 75 mph.

The wider storm

On October 23rd, 2018, a rapidly intensifying low brought a front onshore in the early afternoon. This increased winds around Prince William Sound above 70 mph, causing some damage in Cordova. In Whittier, due easterly winds combined with an unusually high tide caused significant erosion and damage along the dock.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 794521. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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