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City of Pleasantville Police Department
Saturday November 16th, 2019 :: 03:18 p.m. EST

Alert

Coastal Flood Warning until 05:00PM Monday

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Coastal Flood Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM Sunday to 5 PM EST Monday. The Coastal Flood Watch is no longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...Tidal areas in the counties of Cumberland, Atlantic, and Cape May.

* TIMING...From 8 AM Sunday to 5 PM EST Monday.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...One to two feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. At this level, widespread flooding of roadways is expected with many roads becoming impassable. Lives may be at risk when people put themselves in harm's way. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. In Cumberland County, minor roadway flooding is possible in Fortescue, Money Island, Gandys Beach and other locations near the Delaware Bay shoreline.

* WAVES...Building to 7 to 13 feet on the ocean. Building to 3 to 6 feet on Delaware Bay...highest near the baymouth.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ATLANTIC ... CAPE MAY ... ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY ... CUMBERLAND ... COASTAL ATLANTIC

Instructions:

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 Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

Address/Location
City of Pleasantville Police Department
17 N 1st St
Pleasantville, NJ 08232

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-641-6100

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Coastal Flood Warning

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