Ocean County Coastal Flood Advisory in Effect From 8 AM to 2 PM Today
Minor tidal flooding could affect vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities Thursday, with up to one foot of inundation possible in low-lying areas.
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Ocean County and its coastal areas from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, November 12.
The advisory calls for up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. The weather service says flooding at that level begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways.
Some roads could partially or fully close during the advisory period. The warning concerns minor tidal flooding, which can still make exposed roads unsafe and disrupt local travel.
Drivers should not leave vehicles in places known to flood during high tides, the weather service said. It also warned against driving through floodwater: the water may be deeper than it appears and can put drivers in danger or damage vehicles.
The advisory was issued at 2:30 a.m. Thursday. Residents near the shore or tidal waterways can check local water levels and flood impacts through the National Water Prediction Service.