INSTRUCTIONS

A Coastal Flood Watch means that flooding is possible but not imminent. Coastal residents in the watch area should begin preparations for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property.

Feet Above Ground is locally defined as feet above the Highest Astronomical Tide or HAT.

DESCRIPTION

* WHAT…High astronomical tides and south winds may cause moderate flooding in low lying areas along the Redwood coast. Up to one half foot (9.0 to 9.5 feet MLLW) of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE…Northern Humboldt Coast County. This includes King Salmon, the Arcata Bottoms and areas right on the waterfront in Eureka.

* WHEN…Wednesday morning. Additional flooding is possible Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS…Several coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Minor flooding is possible Tuesday with tides reaching near 8.8 above MLLW. Additional flooding is also expected Thursday.