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A barricade blocks access to Ocean City's eroded beach at Fifth Street immediately following the storm.

October 14, 2025

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Ocean City declares state of emergency for eroded beaches

The hope is for the city to secure state and federal funding to replenish the storm-damaged beaches and dunes.

Columbus Day weekend storm causes "moderate to major" beach erosion

A state report says the beaches and dunes were already vulnerable following a succession of offshore hurricanes.

Storm damages Ocean City's beaches, dunes in north end

Erosion generally occurred from Fourth Street to 11th Street.