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
City of Cape May Police Department
643 Washington St
Cape May, NJ 08204
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-884-9500
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP CAPEMAYPD followed by your message, to 888777
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