Tides swell along Jersey Shore as flood warning grips coastal towns
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Rising tides pushed water into bayside streets before sunrise Tuesday, prompting warnings across several New Jersey shore communities.
The National Weather Service extended a coastal flood warning through 8 a.m., then issued a flood advisory expected to last through the evening.
Forecasters said up to one foot of water could cover low-lying areas along Ocean, Coastal Ocean, and southeastern Burlington Counties by Tuesday night.
Drivers awoke to partially submerged streets as back bays filled faster than the oceanfront, forcing road closures in some neighborhoods.
Flooding affects back bays and tidal waterways
The most significant impacts are expected around tidal creeks and bayside communities, where high tides and onshore winds combine to push water inland. Residents were urged to move vehicles to higher ground and avoid driving through standing water, which can conceal dangerous depths.
Emergency officials warned that even minor coastal flooding can damage property and create hazardous travel conditions during the morning and evening high tides.
Advisory to remain through Tuesday evening
The advisory, which replaces the earlier warning, will stay in effect until 8 p.m. as tides slowly recede overnight. Water levels are expected to remain elevated into Wednesday morning before subsiding with the next tidal cycle.
Safety urged as tides remain high
Officials remind residents that floodwaters can rise quickly, especially in back-bay neighborhoods and barrier islands with limited drainage. Coastal residents were encouraged to monitor local alerts and use caution when traveling near tidal areas.
