City of Ocean City, NJ - Office of Emergency Management

Special Weather Statement:

2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2022

The National Weather Service has extended a Coastal Flood Advisory for Ocean City through Monday evening (Jan. 3, 2022) and is expected to issue to another alert for coastal flooding on Tuesday morning (Jan. 4, 2022).

Water levels are predicted to peak in the hours around high tide on the bay side (Ninth Street Bridge) of Ocean City at 8:47 p.m. Monday. The NWS predicts a water level of 5.6 feet on the mean low water (MLW) scale. By comparison, the water level reached 6.26 feet MLW on Monday morning. Visit www.ocnj.us/octides to compare this prediction to other recent and historic tide levels.

A water level of 6.5 feet MLW is currently predicted for high tide at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 4). At that level, widespread street flooding can be expected throughout parts of Ocean City. But the National Weather Service has not yet issued an alert with the latest data. We will provide further updates when that information comes in.

Residents should be prepared to move vehicles to safe places well in advance of these high tides. The roads closer to the beach including Central and Wesley avenues are typically at higher elevation. Free parking is available at all municipal lots in town. Please be aware that while these lots will offer a safe spot, flooding may block access to them during the storm. 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. Please be advised that West Avenue is a “Snow Removal Zone” and parking is prohibited on both sides of the street when the road is covered by snow.

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