Coastal Flood Advisory in Effect for Sunday Evening
City of Ocean City, NJ – Office of Emergency Management
Special Weather Statement:11 a.m. Sunday, August 16, 2020
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2020.
Water levels are expected to peak in the hours around high tide on the bay side of Ocean City at 7:04 p.m. Forecasters project a tide of 5.9 feet on the mean low water scale (MLW). This projection falls in the range for “minor” tidal flooding. Visit www.ocnj.us/octides to compare these predictions to other recent and historic tide levels.
Rain and northeast winds gusting beyond 35 mph could contribute to flooding conditions.
Residents should monitor conditions and be prepared to move vehicles from areas that typically experience tidal flooding. The roads closer to the beach including Central and Wesley avenues are typically at higher elevation. For your safety and the protection of your vehicle and neighboring properties, never attempt to drive through flood waters, and do not drive around barricades.
For Police & Fire Department emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies, call 609-399-9111.