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Nor’easter Floods Jersey Shore, Triggers Rescues as Delaware Stays Under Coastal Flood Warning

Officials warn floodwaters may be slow to drain with the system expected to move offshore Tuesday.

Overview

  • Multiple Jersey Shore communities, including Sea Bright, Manasquan, Asbury Park, and Wildwood, reported widespread inundation during Monday’s high tides.
  • The National Weather Service kept coastal flood warnings in effect across the Mid-Atlantic, placing all of Delaware under a warning and flagging about 90 miles of New Jersey’s coast for major tidal flooding risk.
  • Ocean City and nearby beaches saw significant erosion and dune damage, with reports of steep sand cliffs forming along the shoreline.
  • New Jersey’s statewide emergency remained in place as first responders conducted water rescues, including evacuating people and a dog from a flooded motel in Egg Harbor Township.
  • Forecasters highlighted 45 mph wind gusts, heavy rain and hazardous surf, and said most coastal flood warnings were expected to expire Monday night with lingering impacts into Tuesday.