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City of Cape May Police Department
Wednesday September 13th, 2023 :: 03:38 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Flash Flood Warning until 07:45AM

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Atlantic County in southern New Jersey... Northwestern Cape May County in southern New Jersey... Southeastern Cumberland County in southern New Jersey...

* Until 745 AM EDT.

* At 333 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other drainage and low lying areas.

* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Vineland, Millville, Cumberland, Laurel Lake, Woodbine, Estell Manor, Corbin City, Bricksboro, Port Elizabeth, Belleplain Forest, Mauricetown, and Leesburg.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ATLANTIC, NJ ... CAPE MAY, NJ ... CUMBERLAND, NJ

Instructions:

Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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