Atlantic City Flooding: Coastal Flood Alert and Storm Impacts

Atlantic City Street Flooding

• ⚠️ Officials in Atlantic City have identified street flooding as the biggest concern due to the storm.
• 📍 California Avenue, facing the bay, is experiencing significant flooding, making it an intersection to avoid driving through.
• 🌊 Despite high tide having passed, water levels remain high, impacting local areas.

Shelter and Safety Information

• 🏠 An emergency shelter is open at the convention center in Atlantic City for those needing a place to stay, operating through tomorrow morning.
• 🚫 Emergency management officials are urging residents to stay home if they do not need to travel.

Ocean City Storm Impacts

• 🏖️ In Ocean City, south of Atlantic City, flooding was also a concern, with waves pounding the shoreline and causing beach erosion.
• 💨 Residents reported that while the wind was less severe than the previous day, the storm's effects were still noticeable.
• 🏘️ Some residents living near the Back Bay experienced water in their garages during yesterday's high tide.

Storm Peak and Warnings

• 📈 This afternoon's high tide was anticipated to be the worst of the storm.
• 🚗 Authorities continue to advise people to stay off the roads unless travel is essential.