Posted on Dec 26, 2022
‘Tis the season … for king tides around Puget Sound
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‘Tis the season for king tides: The highest tides of the year. Extreme high tides are headed to Puget Sound Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning of the last week of December.
King tides last January washed up nearly two feet higher than expected, breaking records and flooding some coastal buildings and roads.
University of Washington climate researcher Guillaume Mauger said this month’s king tides are unlikely to be so extreme.
“The king tides for next week are over a foot and a half higher than a typical high tide in Seattle,” Mauger said. “Most of our protections on the coast are designed for a 100-year event, and this wouldn't get close to that.”
“There could be some flooding Friday and Saturday, especially on south facing shores in Puget Sound and North Sound,” Washington Sea Grant oceanographer Ian Miller said by email. “The marine forecast suggests strong winds from the south.”
King tides last January washed up nearly two feet higher than expected, breaking records and flooding some coastal buildings and roads.
University of Washington climate researcher Guillaume Mauger said this month’s king tides are unlikely to be so extreme.
“The king tides for next week are over a foot and a half higher than a typical high tide in Seattle,” Mauger said. “Most of our protections on the coast are designed for a 100-year event, and this wouldn't get close to that.”
“There could be some flooding Friday and Saturday, especially on south facing shores in Puget Sound and North Sound,” Washington Sea Grant oceanographer Ian Miller said by email. “The marine forecast suggests strong winds from the south.”
‘Tis the season … for king tides around Puget Sound
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
...:The highest predicted King Tide of the season for Seattle will be 13.1 feet on Jan. 24 at 7:21 a.m.
With more normal stormy November weather resuming next week, any strong blustery storms could exasperate King Tides late this month or later in the winter season.
Property owners along shorelines can take action now to help avoid damage during stormy King Tides, such as reinforcing seawalls and other protective structures.
You can remain informed of potential Puget Sound area coastal flooding by monitoring the National Weather Service, which issues coastal flooding emergency messaging."
...:The highest predicted King Tide of the season for Seattle will be 13.1 feet on Jan. 24 at 7:21 a.m.
With more normal stormy November weather resuming next week, any strong blustery storms could exasperate King Tides late this month or later in the winter season.
Property owners along shorelines can take action now to help avoid damage during stormy King Tides, such as reinforcing seawalls and other protective structures.
You can remain informed of potential Puget Sound area coastal flooding by monitoring the National Weather Service, which issues coastal flooding emergency messaging."
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