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City of Cape May Police Department
Monday September 25th, 2023 :: 04:33 a.m. EDT

Community

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
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:
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

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