Coastal Flood — Western Cape May, New Jersey

2024-11-15 · Western Cape May, New Jersey

Event narrative

Widespread roadway flooding occurred in the tidal communities of Cape May County. The flood waters affected vulnerable buildings. The tide gauge at Cape May Harbor reached 7.26 feet MLLW, and the tide gauge at the Cape May Ferry Terminal reached 7.86 feet MLLW.

Wider weather episode

High astronomical tides associated with the full moon and a light onshore flow brought some moderate tidal flooding to the New Jersey coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1216974. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.