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Storm Surge/Tide — Kotzebue/l.kobuk Vly/n.seward, AK

Oct 28, 1996

The remains of typhoon Carlo deepened as it moved north over the western Bering Sea and Far East Russia. The Warm Front moved across Zone 5 Sunday 27th and the cold front moved across the west coast Tuesday 29th. Between the two fronts a long fetch of 50 to 60 kt winds covered the Bering Sea. Damage: Shishmaref: 5-6 fish drying racks and 4 dogs lost; 4 homes now at risk from any subsequent storm surges. No damage at: Kotzebue, Kivalina, Point Hope.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5581310). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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