Coastal Flood in Cumberland, New Jersey

Coastal Flood January 13, 2024 · Cumberland, New Jersey

What the National Weather Service wrote

Widespread moderate flooding occurred in the tidal areas of Cumberland County. There were many road closures with the flood waters affecting numerous homes and businesses. The tide gauge at Bivalve reached a level of 8.77 feet MLLW.

The wider storm

Strong south to southeast winds resulted in widespread tidal flooding for much of the coast line and tidal waterways. The strong southeast to south winds resulted in a push of water up the Delaware Bay/River and through the back bays of the Atlantic coast. The outcome was the tidal inundation of roads and structures.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1152023. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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