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City of Cape May Police Department
Friday March 8th, 2024 :: 02:37 p.m. EST

Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory until 12:00PM Sunday

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

* WHERE...Coastal and tidal areas of central and southern Delaware and New Jersey.

* WHEN...From 3 AM EST Saturday to noon 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...The upcoming high tide this evening should remain below tidal flooding levels. The following three high tides will likely reach flood levels.

* AFFECTED AREAS: KENT ... INLAND SUSSEX ... DELAWARE BEACHES ... MIDDLESEX ... WESTERN MONMOUTH ... EASTERN MONMOUTH ... OCEAN ... CUMBERLAND ... ATLANTIC ... CAPE MAY ... ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY ... COASTAL ATLANTIC ... COASTAL OCEAN ... SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON

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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