Coastal Flood — Eastern Cape May, New Jersey

2023-09-26 · Eastern Cape May, New Jersey

Event narrative

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 6.36 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Sea Isle City reached 6.96 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Stone Harbor reached 7.20 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Cape May Harbor reached 7.24 feet MLLW, and the tide gauge at the Cape May Ferry Terminal reached 7.76 feet MLLW.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure off the Middle Atlantic Coast and strong high pressure centered in Quebec resulted in a steady onshore flow along the coast of New Jersey during the afternoon and evening of September 26. The pattern caused widespread tidal flooding.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1130734. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.