The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City from 7 p.m. through midnight on Sunday, Aug. 22. A separate Flood Watch will be in effect through Monday morning.
The Coastal Flood Advisory warns that street flooding could be possible with the high tide at 9:09 p.m. Sunday on the bay side (Ninth Street Bridge) of Ocean City.
Forecasters predict a water level of 4.9 feet on the mean low water (MLW) scale, which falls below the threshold for “minor” tidal flooding. But if heavy rain coincides with high tide, flooding conditions could be worse. The peak tide on Saturday evening, by comparison, reached 5.49 feet MLW. Visit www.ocnj.us/octides to compare this prediction to other recent and historic tide levels.
The Flood Watch warns that as much as 2 to 4 inches of rain could fall, with higher amounts possible in localized areas.
Residents and visitors should be prepared to monitor conditions and to move vehicles if necessary. 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 and Fire Department emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies, call 609-399-9111.
