The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday.The advisory predicts a level of 6.0 feet on the mean low water (MLW) scale for a high tide at 10:08 a.m. Monday on the bay side of Ocean City. Tides on Saturday evening (6.05 MLW) and Sunday morning (5.97 MLW) reached about the same level.Visit www.ocnj.us/octides to compare the prediction to other recent and historic tide levels. If predicted rain coincides with high tide, conditions could be worse.
Street flooding is likely prior to high tide and may last for several hours. Vehicles should be moved from areas that typically experience tidal flooding. The roads closer to the beach including Central and Wesley avenues are typically at higher elevation. Parking will be available at the Trinity United Methodist Church at 20 North Shore Road in Marmora.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 and fire department emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies, call 609-399-9111.
