Emergency Management
Ocean City Office of Emergency Management
Special Weather Statement:
4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch in effect for Ocean City through 9 p.m. Saturday (July 18, 2026).
Here is an updated briefing on the severe weather and flash flood potential across the area this afternoon and evening.
What's changed:
A Tornado Watch has been issued for our whole area until 9 PM this evening.
Hazardous Weather: Multiple rounds of thunderstorms. These thunderstorms this afternoon and evening will be capable of producing damaging winds, tornadoes, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding.
Timing: Thunderstorms continue to develop and increase in coverage this afternoon and evening. The greatest severe risk is from now through 9 PM this evening. Additional severe weather may linger through midnight. The flash flooding threat is from now through 2 AM.
Locations Affected: The severe weather threat is across the entire region. For flash flooding, the highest risk of flash flooding is near and north of the I-95 corridor.
Impacts: Damaging winds and any tornadoes may produce tree damage, power failures, and structural damage. Flash flooding may result in flooded roads and streams.
For Police & Fire Department emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies, call 609-399-9111.
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The Ocean City Office of Emergency Management is the Agency that coordinates with Federal, State, local and private resources throughout the city during times of disasters and emergencies. The mission of OCOEM does not end there - in fact OCOEM 's day to day operation is vital in preparing Ocean City for whatever challenge it may face.
As we all are aware, disasters for the most part take place at the local level. It is the intent of OCOEM to assist local government in being prepared for, responding to and recovering from disasters. At the OCOEM web page we are highlighting our intent by emphasizing the planning, training and exercise design functions available. We encourage you to tour our site as well as the hot links connected to our web site.
We are attempting to make emergency management at the municipal level more community based, to assist our local community identify potential risks, to enhance the response of assisting agencies and be a point of warning and coordination for all agencies within the city.
We welcome your thoughts and feedback. We will be attempting on a regular basis to keep this page updated with current and pertinent information. The field of Emergency Management is very unique.
We are asking for your assistance in maximizing Ocean City’s ability to prepare for and in some cases prevent potential disasters. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Frank Donato
Ocean City Emergency Management Coordinator
Emergency Evacuation Route Map
Please call 609-399-9111 to report a downed wire. Do NOT touch or go near them.
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Click HERE for Steps to Staying Safe when returning to a Flooded Home
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Prepare for the Storm (MP3 Audio File Podcast)
Plan to Care for Pets During Disasters
Emergency Evacuation Route Map
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Tide and Flood Level Predictions
Real-Time Tide Chart for Ocean City NJ 08226 (Live gauge -- tide level right now)
Estimated Tide Chart for Ocean City NJ 08226 (Regularly predicted tide levels for coming days)
Predictions for Tide/Flood Level for Ocean City, NJ (Forecasted flood level -- regularly predicted tide plus storm effects)
Tide Reference Chart for Ocean City NJ 08226 (Historic flood levels for comparison)
Historic Tide Levels Chart (Recent and historic flood levels for comparison)
Street Flooding Projection Maps (See which streets might flood at various tide levels. Note: these maps are based only on tide levels. Other factors may contribute to flooding.)
Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Awareness Presentation
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