The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for Avalon and other barrier island communities.  The warning is in effect Friday evening, April 3 through Saturday morning, April 4th.  The potential exists for widespread minor coastal flooding with the potential for moderate coastal flooding at time of high tide.

High tide will occur at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge Friday at 5:01pm, and again Saturday morning at 5:21am.  The Saturday morning high tide may produce the most flooding.  If you live in an area where minor to moderate coastal flooding occurs in Avalon, consider moving your car to another location in our community before the Saturday morning high tide event.

Avalon’s Flood Risk Map

Here is the text of the Coastal Flood Warning courtesy of the National Weather Service:

Coastal Flood Warning

Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ

236 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2020

 

…COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT

SATURDAY…

 

* WHAT…One to two feet of inundation above ground level

expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal

waterways.

 

* WHERE…Coastal sections of Atlantic and Cape May Counties in

New Jersey.

 

* WHEN…From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Saturday.

 

* IMPACTS…At this level, widespread flooding of roadways is

expected with many roads becoming impassable. Some damage to

vulnerable structures may begin to occur.

 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Minor coastal flooding is possible with

subsequent high tides on Saturday and Sunday.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

 

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.