Ocean City Under Flood Watch Thursday And Friday

OCEAN CITY, NJ — The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Ocean City that runs from 1 p.m. Thursday to 4 p.m. Friday. Parts of town could get up to 3 inches of flooding.

The forecast projects heavy rain Thursday and showers Friday. If the heaviest rain coincides with high tide, Ocean City could flood.

Here are the high-tide projections on the bay side of Ocean City by Ninth Street Bridge:

• 6:07 p.m. Thursday: 4.4 feet
• 6:26 a.m. Friday: 5.3 feet

The threshold for "minor" coastal flooding is 5.3 feet.

Closely monitor the forecast and weather conditions. Heavy rain flooding can impact parts of the island that don’t typically experience tidal flooding.

Be prepared to move vehicles. The roads closer to the beach including Central and Wesley avenues are at higher elevation. These roads also offer the safest routes of travel across the length of the island.

Never attempt to drive through flood waters, and don't drive around barricades.

For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies, call 609-399-9111.

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