City of Ocean City, NJ - Office of Emergency Management

Special Weather Statement:

9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022

The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Ocean City in effect through 4 p.m. Saturday Oct. 29, 2022.

Water levels are predicted to peak in the hours around high tide on the bay side (Ninth Street Bridge) of Ocean City at 11:44 a.m. Saturday. The NWS predicts a water level of 5.7 feet on the mean low water (MLW) scale. By comparison, the peak water level reached 5.6 feet MLW yesterday (Friday, Oct. 28, 2022). 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 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 is available and 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).

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