Coastal Flooding Expected At Jersey Shore Through Tuesday

MANASQUAN-BELMAR, NJ - Another round of coastal flooding is expected on Monday along the coast of New Jersey and Delaware Bay, forecasters said.

Up to one foot of inundation above ground level could collect in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways, according to the National Weather Service.

A Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued for the following New Jersey counties until 1 p.m. Tuesday:

• Ocean
• Monmouth
• Middlesex
• Salem
• Atlantic
• Cape May
• Cumberland
• Southeastern Burlington

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.

Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs.

A flooding advisory is also in effect until noon Tuesday in Hudson, Eastern Essex and Eastern Union counties.

“Minor flooding is expected in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low-lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding,” forecasters said.

“If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.”

The flood advisory comes on the heels of the state’s first major winter storm of 2022, which brought strong wind gusts, power outages, flooding, road closures and over one foot of snow to some parts of New Jersey. Read more: NJ Weather: Winter Storm Warning In 8 NJ Counties, 40-MPH Winds

“At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways,” forecasters said of the flooding advisory. “Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.”

Multiple rounds of minor tidal flooding are expected during the times of high tide through Tuesday morning.