The study area includes Whatcom County’s marine and lower Nooksack River shorelines.
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"Inundation of up to 0.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas."
Waves of precipitation were visible on weather radar as they headed northeast toward Whatcom County this morning.
When a westerly storm is added to a King Tide the tides can be pushed nearly 2 feet higher from the storm surge. With strong winds, waves can grow another 3 to 4 feet.
"An atmospheric river event will be ongoing on Friday across W WA, with area rivers likely rising and breezy winds continuing."
WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — A coastal flood advisory was issued today, January 5th, due to expected minor coastal flooding on Friday. The advisory will be…
Emergency work to close the breach is expected to begin Saturday and continue through next week.
There is still water reported over the road.
Roads continue to be blocked by floodwater from yesterday's high tide event.