Coastal Flood in Western Cape May, New Jersey

Coastal Flood September 23, 2023 · Western Cape May, New Jersey

What the National Weather Service wrote

Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were numerous road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Ocean City reached 6.41 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Sea Isle City reached 6.99 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Avalon reached 7.07 feet MLLW, and the tide gauge at Stone Harbor reached 7.26 feet MLLW.

The wider storm

Tropical Storm Ophelia drifted northward from eastern North Carolina into southeastern Virginia on the afternoon and early evening of September 23. Meanwhile, strong high pressure was centered in Quebec. The pattern resulted in a steady onshore flow along the coast of New Jersey, causing widespread tidal flooding.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1130723. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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