National Weather ServiceNew JerseyCoastal Flood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Coastal Flood Advisories in New Jersey
The National Weather Service issued 35 coastal flood advisories for New Jersey in 2025 and 45 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 7th most of any state. 2026 through September: 26, 16% below the average of 31 for those months in 2008-2025. Atlantic Coastal Cape May was covered most often (395 times since 2008).
How many coastal flood advisories does New Jersey get?
Every coastal flood advisory that covered part of New Jersey. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 26 |
| 2025 | 35 |
| 2024 | 69 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2018 | 65 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2011 | 73 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2008 | 29 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does New Jersey get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in New Jersey?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coastal Cape May | 395 | 94 | September 27, 2026 |
| Cape May | 395 | 95 | September 27, 2026 |
| Coastal Ocean | 393 | 98 | September 27, 2026 |
| Ocean | 390 | 98 | September 27, 2026 |
| Coastal Atlantic | 369 | 84 | September 27, 2026 |
| Atlantic | 367 | 86 | September 27, 2026 |
| Eastern Monmouth | 357 | 72 | September 27, 2026 |
| Western Monmouth | 353 | 72 | September 27, 2026 |
| Southeastern Burlington | 350 | 77 | September 22, 2026 |
| Cumberland | 327 | 82 | September 23, 2026 |
| Middlesex | 319 | 61 | September 27, 2026 |
| Salem | 289 | 63 | September 22, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a coastal flood advisory?
A coastal flood advisory covers minor coastal flooding at high tide, such as water on shore roads and low parking lots. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in New Jersey.