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Coastal Flood — South Washington Coast, WA

Nov 6, 2025

A strong low pressure system supported by a negatively tilted upper-level trough drove a cold-frontal boundary through the region supporting a period of high winds. This system coinciding with the arrival of Perigean Spring Tides (also known as King Tides) also led to localized coastal flooding.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1304933). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for South Washington Coast, WA

This event is one of many recorded floods in South Washington Coast County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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