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Borough of Wildwood Crest Police Department
Wednesday September 27th, 2023 :: 03:07 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory until 01:00AM Thursday

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

* WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and Inland Sussex. In New Jersey, Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will remain elevated through the balance of the week, with minor or near minor tidal flooding possible with the high tides on Thursday evening.

* AFFECTED AREAS: KENT ... INLAND SUSSEX ... CUMBERLAND ... ATLANTIC ... 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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