Coastal Flood Watch until 12:00AM Wednesday
* WHAT...One to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Atlantic, Cape May and Atlantic Coastal Cape May.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Spotty minor flooding is possible with Monday evening's high tide, but it is expected to be below advisory thresholds. Some additional coastal flooding will be possible with Wednesday evening's high tide, but water levels look like they will be somewhat lower than Tuesday.
* AFFECTED AREAS: KENT ... INLAND SUSSEX ... DELAWARE BEACHES ... ATLANTIC ... 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
Sea Isle City Police Department
233 John F Kennedy Blvd
Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-263-0694
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SEAISLEALERT followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Coastal Flood Watch