Flood watch for Thursday and Friday. (Courtesy National Weather Service)
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch in effect for Ocean City from 1 p.m. Thursday through 4 p.m. Friday.
The latest forecast calls for potentially heavy rain from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. Some localized spots in the region could see as much as 3 inches, according the NWS notification. If the heaviest rain coincides with high tide, Ocean City streets could experience flooding.
High tides on the bay side of Ocean City (at the Ninth Street Bridge) will be at 5:34 a.m. Thursday (predicted level for tidal waters is 5.5 feet MLW), 6:07 p.m. Thursday (4.4 feet MLW) and 6:26 a.m. Friday (5.3 feet MLW). The threshold for “minor” coastal flooding is 5.3 feet MLW.
Residents and visitors are asked to closely monitor the forecast and weather conditions. Please don’t be caught off-guard. Heavy rain flooding can impact parts of the island that don’t typically experience tidal flooding.
Be prepared to move vehicles. The roads closer to the beach, including Central and Wesley avenues, are at higher elevation. These roads also offer the safest routes of travel across the length of the island.
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.
