Oregon Coast Braces for Potential 'Significant Flooding' as King Tides Approach

Oregon Coast braces for potential 'significant flooding' as king tides approach

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Scientists are expecting big waves along the coast next week, with king tides slated to begin on Nov. 4 and last through Nov. 7. But as storm chasers try to plan where they might spot the biggest wave, some coastal communities face increasing flood risk. "Whether or not we have water levels that cause coastal flooding or erosion problems for humans or ecosystems is gonna depend on not just the fact that it's king tides, b…

Oregon Winter King Tide Series

The first series of king tides, the highest high tides of the year, is coming up November 5 to 7, 2025.