Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 16 at 10:40AM PDT until June 17 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 10:40am
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in
low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. Up to 0.5 foot of
saltwater inundation above ground level is possible near
shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 9.0 and 9.2 feet MLLW
at the North Spit tide gauge is predicted.
* WHERE...Northern Coastal Humboldt County.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Wednesday. High
tide is at 1:40 AM at the Humboldt Bay North Spit tide gauge.
Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and
after high tide.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of low lying areas around Humboldt Bay
including parks and roads with only isolated closures
expected. Flooding will likely impact Jackson Ranch Road in
the Arcata Bottoms and several roads in King Salmon.
Instruction:
A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.
Feet Above Ground is locally defined as feet above the Highest
Astronomical Tide or HAT.
Area Description:
Northern Coastal Humboldt
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA
Sender: