The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flooding Advisory for the Puget Sound coastal areas of Pierce County from 01-03-2026 04:00 AM to 08:00 AM.

Minor to moderate coastal flooding is expected with inundation of up to 2.0 – 2.5 feet along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. These conditions are expected during high tides for interior coastlines both Saturday and Sunday and could be further exacerbated by wind and wave activity.

SAFETY TIPS
•    Make sure gutters and storm drains around your home are clear of debris.
•    Do not drive through water over roadways. A small amount of water can disable or strand a vehicle or cause the driver to lose control.
•    Monitor this site and local media for updates and if evacuations are necessary.
•    Remove loose items outside your home so they do not get swept up by tides or flood waters and damage property or injure people. 
•    Secure items you cannot easily or safely move before the high tide.

Here is a link to find your local tide chart to identify when the high and low tides will occur in your area.

For more information: NWS Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flooding | Pierce County, WA – Official Website

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Photos from New Year’s Day at 2:30 p.m. at Portage Road between Maury and Vashon Islands.

Photos from January 2, 2026, along Schuster Parkway. The water could get 2 feet higher in the next two or three days.