Hurricane Could Flood Camden Co. Roads As Erin Moves Away From NJ

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — As Hurricane Erin continued traveling away from New Jersey's coastline Thursday, coastal flooding could impact Camden County over the coming days, according to forecasters.

Hurricane Erin made its closest pass to New Jersey on Thursday, bringing harsh winds and life-threatening rip currents along the Jersey Shore.

As the shore brace for significant flooding during Thursday night's high tide, communities along the Delaware River could experience minor floods, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

In Camden County, a coastal flood advisory remains in effect from 11 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Saturday. During that period, minor tidal flooding could close roads — especially in flood-prone areas.

Don't drive your vehicle through flood waters, and don't leave your vehicle anywhere that's vulnerable to tidal flooding, says the NWS's advisory.

"Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways," the NWS said.

The advisory also includes Gloucester and northwestern Burlington counties, along with Philadelphia and lower Bucks county in Pennsylvania.

Gusts as high as 25 mph are expected in the area through Thursday evening, the NWS says.

Here's the National Weather Service's latest Camden County forecast as of 4:30 Thursday:

• Thursday night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 59. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Friday night: Clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
• Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
• Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.
• Sunday: A chance of showers after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.