Ocean City Office of Emergency Management

Special Weather Statement:

2:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2026

The National Weather Service has extended its Coastal Flood Warning for Ocean City through 2 a.m. Sunday (Sept. 27). Rip Current, High Wind and High Surf advisories also will be in effect during this time.

A new coastal system with sustained north winds of 30 to 35 mph and gusts up to 55 mph will cause moderate to major coastal flooding through at least Sunday morning. Wind and tides will peak from Friday night to Sunday morning. Rainfall during this period will contribute to flooding conditions.

Water levels are predicted to peak in the hours around high tide on the bay side (Ninth Street Bridge) of Ocean City at the following times:

• 8:11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25: “Moderate” tidal flooding at 6.9 feet MLW predicted
• 8:31 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26: “Major” tidal flooding at 7.4 feet MLW predicted
• 8:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26: “Moderate” tidal flooding at 7.0 feet MLW predicted
• 9:09 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27: “Moderate” tidal flooding at 7.2 feet MLW predicted

By comparison, water levels reached 6.16 feet MLW on Thursday evening (Sept. 24) and 6.02 feet MLW on Friday morning (Sept. 25). The January 2016 nor'easter known as "Jonas" topped out at 7.66 feet MLW. Visit www.ocnj.us/octides to compare these predictions to other recent and historic tide levels.

Residents should be prepared to monitor conditions and 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. Parking will be free in municipal lots in the city through Sunday. Parking also will be available at the Trinity United Methodist Church at 20 North Shore Road in Marmora.

Residents should take the time to secure loose items and furniture on their properties. Contractors should make sure job sites are secure. Boat owners along exposed bayfront should consider taking their boats out of the water or checking lines and bilge pumps.

For your safety and the protection of your vehicle and neighboring properties, never drive on any street covered by water. Please do not disregard barricades on flooded streets.

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