City of Ocean City, NJ - Office of Emergency Management

Special Weather Statement:

9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2021

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning in effect for Ocean City from noon to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29.

A High Wind Warning predicting sustained easterly winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, and these winds, along with heavy rain, will contribute to flooding conditions.

Water levels are expected to peak in the hours around high tide on the bay side (Ninth Street Bridge) of Ocean City at 3:03 p.m. Friday. The NWS predicts a water level of 6.5 feet MLW on Friday, which falls in the "moderate" range for flooding. By comparison, the water level peaked at 5.78 feet on Wednesday and 5.69 feet on Thursday. Visit www.ocnj.us/octides to compare these predictions to other recent and historic tide levels.

Residents should be prepared to monitor conditions and move vehicles to avoid street flooding. The roads closer to the beach including Central and Wesley avenues are typically at higher elevation. Free parking will be available at all municipal lots in town. Please be aware that while these lots may offer safe parking, access may be limited while streets are flooded. Parking also will be available at the Trinity United Methodist Church at 20 North Shore Road in Marmora (please read letter from Trinity if you take advantage of this service).

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. The city urges all motorists to stay off flooded streets at all times. Conditions are made worse by vehicles plowing through flood waters and creating damaging wakes. Police will enforce against this reckless driving.

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