Flood Warning Systems


Emergency advisories and weather information can be obtained at www.ocnj.us/OEM, Comcast Cable Channel 97 or a weather radio. You may also check the city website home page www.OCNJ.us. Emergency flood warnings will be disseminated through the use of the emergency information system any time the National Weather Service issues a flood warning.

As a courtesy to residents and property owners, Ocean City provides emergency notifications to help protect public safety. For flooding and weather events, the type of notification depends on the type of National Weather Service notice.

  • Advisory: An advisory is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely. Advisories are for less serious conditions than warnings, that cause significant inconvenience and if caution is not exercised, could lead to situations that may threaten life or property. For NWS Advisories, Ocean City sends an email notification. Please visit our NEWSLETTER SIGNUP PAGE and check the "Emergency Alerts and Information" box to register for these alerts. The same information is posted to this website and to government access Channel 97 on Comcast television systems.
     
  • Watch: A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so those who need to set their plans in motion can do so. A watch means that hazardous weather is possible. People should have a plan of action in case a storm threatens and they should listen for later information and possible warnings especially when planning travel or outdoor activities. For NWS Watches, Ocean City sends an email notification. Please visit our NEWSLETTER SIGNUP PAGE and check the "Emergency Alerts and Information" box to register for these alerts. The same information is posted to this website and to government access Channel 97 on Comcast television systems.
     
  • Warning: A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely. A warning means weather conditions pose a threat to life or property. People in the path of the storm need to take protective action. To sign up to receive National Weather Service "Warnings" via home telephone, mobile device, text message or email, please visit our CodeRED ENROLLMENT PAGE.

The Ocean City Office of Emergency Management urges everybody to sign up for both our NEWSLETTER and CodeRED alerts.


Tide and Flood Level Predictions

 
Weather Links