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City of Cape May Police Department
Tuesday August 15th, 2023 :: 09:06 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Flood Advisory until 12:15AM Wednesday

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southern New Jersey...including the following county...Cape May.

* WHEN...Until 1215 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 904 PM EDT, an NWS Employee reported street flooding in North Wildwood. Minor flooding is already occurring due to heavy rain from thunderstorms and high tide. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Cape May, North Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, Sea Isle City, Avalon, West Cape May, Stone Harbor, Diamond Beach, and West Wildwood. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: CAPE MAY, NJ

Instructions:

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Address/Location
City of Cape May Police Department
643 Washington St
Cape May, NJ 08204

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-884-9500

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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:
Flood Advisory

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