Feb 24, 2009
An intense hurricane force storm moved across the Aleutians into the eastern Bering Sea February 24th and 25th. This storm produced hurricane force wind as it moved through the region. This storm produced blizzard conditions along the Bering Sea coast from Bristol Bay north across the Kuskokwim Delta. Wind gusts were reported in excess of 100 mph in the Pribilof Islands and in Bristol Bay. Extensive damage occurred to many homes and buildings. This storm also produced a storm surge in the Bristo
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 148215). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Bristol Bay County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.