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State: CA Total alerts: 1 Updated: Apr 18, 2026 1:12pm PDT

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Northern Coastal Humboldt
Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 18 at 9:20AM PDT until April 19 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...High astronomical tides and a positive tidal anomaly will cause minor flooding in low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. Up to one half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 8.6 and 8.9 feet MLLW at the North Spit tide gauge is predicted. * WHERE...Northern Coastal Humboldt County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 AM PDT Sunday. High tide is at 01:00 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.

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