City of Ocean City, NJ - Office of Emergency Management

Special Weather Statement:

12:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018  

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch in effect for Ocean City from 2 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 11) through 5 a.m. Friday (Oct. 12). A Wind Advisory also will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. Friday (Oct. 12).

While flash flooding is a condition that typically occurs near rivers, Ocean City can experience similar conditions if heavy rain coincides with high tide. The latest forecast calls for 2 to 4 inches of rain from Thursday afternoon to Friday morning. Greater amounts are possible. High tides on the bay side of Ocean City (at the Ninth Street Bridge) will fall at 10:42 p.m. Thursday and 11:08 a.m. Friday.

Wind gusts as strong as 45 to 50 mph are predicted as the remnants of Hurricane Michael pass to the south of us overnight.

Residents and guests are asked to closely monitor the forecast and weather conditions.

Residents should be prepared to move vehicles. Please don’t be caught off-guard. Heavy rain flooding can impact parts of the island that don’t typically experience tidal flooding. The roads closer to the beach including Central and Wesley avenues are at higher elevation. These roads also offer the safest routes of travel across the length of the island.

For your safety and the protection of your vehicle and neighboring properties, never attempt to drive through flood waters, and do not drive around barricades.

For Police & Fire Department emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies, call 609-399-9111.

Ocean City, New Jersey
861 Asbury Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-6111
www.ocnj.us