Key facts
- Alert
- Coastal Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Fairbanks AK
- Areas
- Yukon Delta Coast
- In effect
- until 10:00 PM AKDT, Oct 23, 2026
What the National Weather Service says
“Significant coastal flooding expected.”
NWS Fairbanks AK, Coastal Flood Warning, 12:26 PM AKDT Oct 23, 2026 · official alert
“Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.”
NWS Fairbanks AK, Coastal Flood Warning, 12:26 PM AKDT Oct 23, 2026 · official alert
“Water levels peak with the high tides Friday and then slowly decrease through the weekend.”
NWS Fairbanks AK, Coastal Flood Warning, 12:26 PM AKDT Oct 23, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Move valuables, vehicles and supplies away from the shoreline and off low floors while you can.
The National Weather Service says the lowest buildings and access roads in Hooper Bay, including roads to the airstrip, will likely be inundated. Plan routes and a place to stay on higher ground before the Friday high tides.
Do not drive around barricades or into flooded roads. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot can sweep a vehicle away.
Gusty south to southeast winds may reach 65 mph on Friday. Secure loose outdoor items and check the latest National Weather Service updates.
Context
FEMA has one past flood-related disaster declaration on record for this area: number 4730, dated August 23, 2023. A declaration means federal help was made available after that event. It does not predict what will happen now.
No flood-insurance claims data is available for this area, so the page has no claim count to compare.
Updates
- The coastal flood warning expired at 10:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service extended the coastal flood warning until 10:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the coastal flood warning; it remains in effect until 10:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the coastal flood warning; it remains in effect until 10:00 PM AKDT.
- NWS Fairbanks AK issued the coastal flood warning until 10:00 PM AKDT.
History here
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4730 (2023): flooding
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Questions
- Is there a coastal flood warning for Hooper Bay, Alaska?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has a Coastal Flood Warning for the Yukon Delta Coast, particularly Hooper Bay, from 4 AM Friday to 10 PM AKDT Sunday.
- How high will the water get on the Yukon Delta Coast?
- Water levels of 5 to 7.5 feet above the normal high tide line are expected at Hooper Bay. The rest of the Yukon Delta Coast could see 2 to 4.5 feet above that line.
- When will the coastal flooding peak?
- The National Weather Service says water levels peak with the high tides Friday and then slowly decrease through the weekend. Winds are also expected to peak Friday, with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
Sources
- NWS Fairbanks AK: Coastal Flood Warning, Oct 23, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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