Coastal Flood Warning issued September 22 at 4:14PM EDT until September 25 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
What
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
Where
Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May and Southeastern Burlington.
When
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM Wednesday to 1 AM EDT Friday.
Possible impacts
At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur.
Additional details
Moderate tidal flooding could continue through at least Friday evening's high tide or perhaps longer.
- Affected area
- Ocean County, Atlantic County, Cape May County
- Last updated
- Sep 22, 4:14 PM EDT
- Expires
- Fri, Sep 25, 1:00 AM EDT
- Source
- National Weather Service
What to do
A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Don’t miss the next update
Get New Jersey alerts by email
Get a useful summary only when official alerts match New Jersey. News and events stay off unless you add them.
Official source details
- NWS event
- Coastal Flood Warning
- Issued by
- NWS Mount Holly NJ
- Recommended response
- Avoid