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City of Cape May Police Department
Saturday October 14th, 2023 :: 05:34 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory until 01:00PM Sunday

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

* WHERE...Cumberland, Cape May and Atlantic Coastal Cape May.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 1 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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...Spotty moderate flooding possible, particularly along the backbays of Cape May County, New Jersey.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CUMBERLAND ... 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:
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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