The National Weather Service has continued the Coastal Flood Warning for Avalon until early Sunday morning. Moderate to potentially major tidal flooding is anticipated at time of high tide this evening, which occurs at the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge at 11:33pm.
Residents and visitors who live in, or are visiting in, flood prone areas of Avalon are strongly encouraged to move their vehicles to portions of Avalon that are not typically subject to tidal flooding. Street flooding is anticipated along Ocean Drive, west of Ocean Drive, and in the Dune Drive business district north to approximately 10th Street. Street flooding is a temporary condition; streets can flood quickly and once a street floods, it is too late to move your vehicle to higher ground. To view the Borough’s advisory flood risk map, please visit avalonemergency.org or see a copy of the 2021 Avalon Information and Recreation Guide.
Never drive on a flooded street as this puts you and your vehicle at risk. Streets always have more flooding than it appears. Turn around, don’t drown. First Avenue in the northern portion of Avalon may be available if you encounter street flooding on Dune Drive. If you have any emergency, dial 911.
The Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Sea Isle City and Avalon may be forced to close this evening due to wave conditions in the inlet that impact the roadway.
Here is the text of the Coastal Flood Warning from the National Weather Service:
Coastal Flood Warning
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
321 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021
…HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING…
…COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM EDT SUNDAY…
* WHAT…For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE…The Atlantic coast of Atlantic and Cape May Counties in
New Jersey.
* WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 9 PM this evening
to 5 AM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through
Sunday evening.
* 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. Rip currents can
sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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.
Entering the surf is discouraged. If caught in a rip current,
relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in
a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face
the shore and call or wave for help.
