 Tsunami-like waves of several meters were reported, although the nearest sea coast (that of the Black Sea) is located about southwest of Krymsk and there are mountains between Krymsk and Sea

The Russian government has acknowledged that town authorities was aware of the rising waters at 10 P.M. Friday night but failed to notify the residents of Krymsk of the approaching flood.Russian officials admitted this failure was a major error.Within the framework of administrative divisions, Krymsk serves as the administrative center of Krymsky District, even though it is not a part of it.