Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
655 PM PST Wed Jan 5 2022

North Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast-
655 PM PST Wed Jan 5 2022

…COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM PST
THURSDAY…
…COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM PST
FRIDAY…

* WHAT…Minor tidal overflow flooding is expected around high
tide due to a combination of high tides and unusually high river
levels.

* WHERE…In Washington, South Washington Coast. In Oregon,
North Oregon Coast.

* WHEN…For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM
PST Thursday. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 AM
to 8 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level,
during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays,
sloughs, and especially along the lower reaches of the coastal
rivers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

THURSDAY…

– The Toke Point high tide is forecasted to reach near 11 ft
between 3-4 pm Thursday.

– The Astoria high tide is forecasted to reach near 10.8 ft
between 3-4 pm Thursday.

FRIDAY…

– The Toke Point high tide is forecasted to reach near 11 ft
around 5 am Friday.

– The Astoria high tide is forecasted to reach near 11.1 ft
around 5 am Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that tidal overflow flooding is
expected. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.