Middletown Twp. Prepares For The Storm

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Due to the powerful storm system hitting New Jersey and the State of Emergency beginning at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, all Middletown Township-sponsored events will be canceled Tuesday evening.

The Middletown Township Public Library and Middletown Arts Center will close at 5:00 p.m. All after-school activities, including athletics and building rentals, are also canceled in Middletown public schools.

Here is a list of all the streets in Middletown that usually flood.

North Zone recycling collection is still scheduled for Wednesday morning. Middletown recommends placing your cart at the curb by 6:00 a.m. so it does not get windblown overnight.

The amount of precipitation through Wednesday afternoon is predicted to be 1-3 inches, with up to 4 inches possible in some areas.

"During this time, we are expecting strong to damaging south to southeast winds with coastal areas receiving 55-65 mph gusts," said Middletown Township.

The DEP placed the Port Monmouth flood gates "Operational Mode" as of 10:45 p.m. on Monday, January 8.

"This operation will allow the gates to automatically open and close based on the tides while ensuring the interior drainage basin does not exceed elevation +5.0 NAVD88," said Middletown.

For more information about tidal predictions and the status of the Port Monmouth flood control facilities, read this advisory. (PDF)

Middletown Police, fire, EMS and OEM will be fully staffed for any type of emergency. DPW crews will be on duty and tending to storm-related issues.

The Township may close some roads due to flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters as water may be deeper than you think. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged. If you live in an area that is prone to flooding, we advise you to move your vehicle to higher ground tonight. If necessary, you can park at the Middletown train station.

Please call Middletown Fire Official Buddy Skelly at 732-615-2272 if you have any questions about how to safely use a generator. If you lose power and decide to burn candles as a source of light, please place the candles on hard, non-flammable surfaces to avoid a potential fire.

To report downed wires or power outages call 1-888-LIGHTSS or click the “Report Outage” link at www.firstenergycorp.com. Please remember, never go near a downed power line, even if you think it is no longer carrying electricity.

For additional weather updates, visit US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly. We will also be posting additional updates via the Township's social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, and X).