Coastal Flooding Alerts for: Vancouver Island Coastline from Nootka Sound to Barkley Sound incl. Tofino

Warnings

12:10 PM PST Friday 13 December 2024

This warning is in effect for parts of the coast due to the following hazard(s): High storm surge. Large waves. Higher than normal water levels. Elevated ocean water levels accompanied by significant wind and waves are expected, likely exceeding highest astronomical tide. What: - Coastal flooding due to large waves coinciding with high tide - Storm surge may rise up to 100 cm above highest astronomical tide When: Near high tide (midday) on Saturday Where: West Vancouver Island from East Sooke to Cape Scott Additional information: A deep low pressure system is poised to make landfall over northern Vancouver Island on Saturday. As it does, very strong southeast winds will veer to very strong southwest and push significant wave heights of 5 to 7 metres onshore onto the west coast of Vancouver Island. The timing of the very strong southwest winds will coincide with high tide, resulting in the potential for storm surge to reach 50 to 80 cm above high tide. Locally, the storm surge may reach 100 cm. Coastal flooding is likely along exposed shorelines, especially in low-lying areas. coastsmart.ca is where you can find coastal safety information that you need to make smart decisions when going near the ocean. The combination of surge and waves may cause damage along the coast. Flooding is likely near the coastline and in nearby low-lying areas. Buildings along low-lying coastal areas are at risk of being flooded or damaged. Stay away from affected coastlines. Surge and waves can have impacts well inland.