Coastal Flood Warning Issued for Middlesex and Monmouth Counties Through Monday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for Middlesex and Monmouth counties, with up to two feet of inundation expected starting Sunday night.
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- Record type
- Coastal Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central New Jersey Coast
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mount Holly NJ
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central New Jersey Coast.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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