National Weather ServiceWashingtonCoastal Flood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Coastal Flood Advisories in Washington
The National Weather Service issued 31 coastal flood advisories for Washington in 2025 and 16 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 12th most of any state. 2026 through September: 13, 119% above the average of 6 for those months in 2008-2025. South Washington Coast was covered most often (114 times since 2008).
How many coastal flood advisories does Washington get?
Every coastal flood advisory that covered part of Washington. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 13 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2008 | 9 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Washington get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Washington?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Washington Coast | 114 | 26 | January 4, 2026 |
| Admiralty Inlet Area | 97 | 16 | November 18, 2024 |
| San Juan County | 94 | 35 | February 1, 2026 |
| Tacoma Area | 80 | 18 | December 18, 2024 |
| Everett and Vicinity | 73 | 13 | December 15, 2024 |
| Western Whatcom County | 72 | 14 | December 18, 2024 |
| Seattle and Vicinity | 71 | 17 | December 18, 2024 |
| Western Skagit County | 71 | 13 | December 18, 2024 |
| Bremerton and Vicinity | 69 | 15 | December 18, 2024 |
| Hood Canal Area | 66 | 13 | December 15, 2024 |
| Central Coast | 55 | 16 | December 17, 2024 |
| North Coast | 49 | 17 | December 26, 2024 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a coastal flood advisory?
A coastal flood advisory covers minor coastal flooding at high tide, such as water on shore roads and low parking lots. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Washington.