Ocean City Office of Emergency Management

Special Weather Statement:

12 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City, Strathmere and nearby coastal areas from 8 p.m. Wednesday (May 8) to 2 a.m. Thursday (May 9).

A higher-than-normal tide from a recent new moon is expected to cause minor flooding conditions on Wednesday evening.

Water levels are predicted to crest in the hours around high tide on the bay side (Ninth Street Bridge) of Ocean City at 9:21 p.m. Wednesday. High tide on the bay side of Strathmere near Corson’s Inlet is at 9:08 p.m. Wednesday. The NWS predicts a water level of 5.5 feet on the mean low water scale (MLW) for Wednesday evening, which falls at the bottom of the range for “minor” flooding. By comparison, Tuesday evening’s water level reached 5.43 feet MLW. Visit www.ocnj.us/octides to compare this prediction to other recent and historic tide levels.

Residents should be prepared to move vehicles to safe places well in advance of this high tide. The roads closer to the beach including Central and Wesley avenues are typically at higher elevation. Parking at all municipal lots in Ocean City is free. 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).

With strong onshore winds in the forecast for Thursday and Friday evenings, the advisory will likely be extended. The current forecast calls for water levels peaking at 6.1 feet MLW for both nights.

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