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Coastal Flood Warning — NWS Seattle WA

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Coastal Flood Warning issued November 12 at 10:37AM PST until November 13 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

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The warning describes possible coastal inundation of 2.5 to 3 feet above ground in San Juan County from 6 a.m. to noon PST Friday. It also reports expected road closures and advises protecting flood-prone property.

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  • Affected location: San Juan County
Ernie Rogers and Steve Boehm with Seattle Water Department truck in Cedar River Watershed, 1958.
Illustrative image: Ernie Rogers and Steve Boehm with Seattle Water Department truck in Cedar River Watershed, 1958. — Seattle Municipal Archives/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
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The source describes expected coastal flooding that may close roads and inundate low-lying property and critical infrastructure.

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Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
5/10
Urgency
6/10

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