Coastal Flood Warning Issued for Middlesex and Monmouth Counties Through Monday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for portions of New Jersey. This alert indicates that moderate or major tidal flooding is imminent or occurring, requiring immediate preparation to protect life and property.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:

• Middlesex County
• Western Monmouth County
• Eastern Monmouth County

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should take the following precautions:

• Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect property.
• Follow all recommendations and instructions provided by local emergency management officials.
• Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than it appears, and driving through it puts you in danger while risking costly damage to your vehicle.

Expected Conditions

Forecasters expect one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. At this level, widespread roadway flooding is expected in coastal and bayside communities, as well as along inland tidal waterways. Many roads are likely to become impassable, and some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur.

Timeline

The Coastal Flood Warning is effective from 9:00 PM EST Sunday, February 22, until 5:00 AM EST Monday, February 23. Additional coastal flooding may linger into the high tide cycles on Monday afternoon.