The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City from 4 a.m. through 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1.
With a new moon approaching, tides are expected to be higher than normal and cause “minor” flooding.
Water levels are predicted to peak in the hours around high tide on the bay side (Ninth Street Bridge) of Ocean City at 6:38 a.m. Saturday. The NWS predicts a water level of 5.8 feet on the mean low water (MLW) scale. By comparison, Friday morning’s water level reached 5.35 feet MLW. Visit www.ocnj.us/octides to compare this prediction to other recent and historic tide levels.
Steady rain could contribute to flooding conditions over the weekend. A water level of 5.4 feet MLW is predicted for high tide at 7:29 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 2.
Because the peak tide falls early in the morning, residents should be prepared to move vehicles to safe places before going to bed tonight. The roads closer to the beach including Central and Wesley avenues are typically at higher elevation.
Free parking is available at all municipal lots in town. Parking also will be available at the Trinity United Methodist Church at 20 North Shore Road in Marmora (please read letter from Trinity if you take advantage of this service).
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. The city urges all motorists to stay off flooded streets at all times.
For Police and Fire Department emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies, call 609-399-9111.
