Coastal Flood Advisory In Effect Friday In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, NJ — As of Friday morning, a coastal flood advisory is in effect for Ocean City.

The Office of Emergency Management said that the advisory is in effect from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m.

Water levels are predicted to peak in the hours around high tide on the bay side (Ninth Street Bridge) of Ocean City at 10:51 a.m., the OEM said.

The National Weather Service predicts a water level of 5.8 feet on the mean low water (MLW) scale. Visit www.ocnj.us/octides to compare this prediction to other recent and historic tide levels. The typical high tide in Ocean City is between three and five feet.

"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," the OEM said.

For those who need to move vehicles, parking at all municipal lots will be free, but access may be limited during peak tides. Roads closer to the beach, such as Wesley and Central avenues, are typically at higher elevation.

Parking is also available at Trinity United Methodist Church at 20 North Shore Rd in Marmora, though residents are asked to watch out for people and to park away from the Nursery School entrance and church building.