City of Ocean City, NJ - Office of Emergency Management

Special Weather Statement:

4:30 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2019  

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch in effect for Ocean City through 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 18. The NWS also issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect through 11 p.m. Monday, June 17. 

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 as much as 3 inches of rain in some localized areas, according the NWS notification. High tide on the bay side of Ocean City (at the Ninth Street Bridge) will be at 9:16 p.m. Monday.

Tides are higher than normal because of a full moon, but the NWS water level prediction for Friday evening falls below the threshold for minor flooding. 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