Coastal Flood — Western Monmouth, New Jersey

2024-04-04 · Western Monmouth, New Jersey

Event narrative

Widespread roadway flooding occurred in the tidal communities of Monmouth County. Water entered vulnerable buildings causing some damage. The tide gauge at Sandy Hook reached 7.70 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Sea Bright reached 7.13 feet MLLW and the tide gauge at Belmar reached 6.90 feet.

Wider weather episode

Strong onshore flow with a potent storm moving up the NJ/Delaware coast resulted in water piling up along the New Jersey coast and within the back bays. Water also moved up the Delaware Bay, which also resulted in tidal flooding within the Delaware River.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1161389. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.