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Borough of Wildwood Crest Police Department
Wednesday December 21st, 2022 :: 03:20 p.m. EST

Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory until 12:00PM Friday

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Tidal areas in the Delaware counties of Kent and Sussex. Tidal areas in the New Jersey counties of Cumberland and Cape May.

* WHEN...From 4:00 AM until noon Friday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.

* AFFECTED AREAS: KENT ... INLAND SUSSEX ... DELAWARE BEACHES ... CUMBERLAND ... CAPE MAY ... ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY

Instructions:

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Address/Location
Borough of Wildwood Crest Police Department
6101 Pacific Ave
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-522-2456

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory

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