Jersey Shore Nor'easter: Heavy Winds, Flooding, and Lingering Worries

Nor'easter Aftermath on the Jersey Shore

• 🌧️ The rain has stopped, but fierce winds continue to whip along the Jersey Shore.
• 🌊 Powerful waves slammed the shoreline throughout the day, pushing sand onto Ocean Avenue.

Flooding and Storm Monitoring

• 🚨 The Mammoth County Sheriff's Office reported flooding across Belmar, Asbury Park, and Mammoth Beach.
• ⚠️ While the worst of the storm is over, authorities urge caution due to potential flooding in prone areas and advise staying clear of barricades.
• 🏘️ At the Manasqua Inlet, waves crashed against a bulkhead, and water washed over the street.

Resident Concerns and Superstorm Sandy

• 🧐 Locals who have lived on the shore for decades remain on high alert.
• 🏠 Some residents, living just a block inland and whose houses are not elevated, worry about rising tides, recalling the devastation of Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
• 📈 This heightened alert is expected to continue for some parts of the Jersey Shore.