City of Ocean City, NJ - Office of Emergency Management

Special Weather Statement:

10:30 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2019  

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch in effect for Ocean City through Tuesday morning (July 23, 2019).

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 a chance of heavy rain starting late Monday afternoon and continuing through Tuesday morning. Some localized spots in the region could see as much as 3 or 4 inches of rain, according the NWS notification. High tides on the bay side of Ocean City (at the Ninth Street Bridge) will be at 12:43 p.m. Monday and 12:53 a.m. Tuesday.

Residents and guests are asked to closely monitor the forecast and weather conditions. Please don’t be caught off-guard. Heavy rain flooding can impact parts of the island that don’t typically experience tidal flooding. Be prepared to move vehicles. 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