Coastal Flood Warning issued February 22 at 1:02PM EST until February 23 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May,
Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean and Southeastern Burlington.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in
coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal
waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to
vulnerable structures may begin to occur. At this level,
flooding may become severe enough to cause structural damage
along with widespread roadway flooding in coastal and bayside
communities, and near inland tidal waterways. Some locations
may become isolated by the flood waters.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread minor coastal flooding to
potentially spotty moderate coastal flooding may linger with the
Monday afternoon high tide. Back-bay flooding may linger as far
as Tuesday morning's high tide. Further extensions may be
warranted.
A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal
flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water
levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Follow the recommendations of local emergency management
officials.
Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be
deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in
danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly
repairs.
Visit the National Water Prediction Service at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and
flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
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