Office of Emergency Management

Special Weather Statement:

9 a.m. Wednesday, August 2, 2023

The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City, Strathmere and nearby coastal areas from 8 p.m. Wednesday (August 2) to 2 a.m. Thursday (August 3).

A recent full moon and light northeast winds will contribute to tidal flooding in the “minor” category on Wednesday night. The tide is expected to peak at about the same height as what the area experienced on Tuesday night.

Water levels are predicted to crest in the hours around high tide on the bay side (Ninth Street Bridge) of Ocean City at 9:42 p.m. Wednesday. High tide on the bay side of Strathmere near Corson’s Inlet is at 9:28 p.m. Wednesday. The NWS predicts a water level of 5.6 feet on the mean low water scale (MLW), which is comparable to the peak water level on Tuesday night (5.57 feet MLW). Visit www.ocnj.us/octides to compare this prediction to other recent and historic tide levels.

Residents should be prepared to monitor conditions and move vehicles to safe places in advance of the Wednesday night high tide. The roads closer to the beach including Central and Wesley avenues are typically at higher elevation. 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