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New Jersey Coastal Flood Warning Today: Roads May Close by 10 AM Nov 13
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Coastal communities across New Jersey are preparing for another round of tidal flooding Friday morning, Nov. 13, with water levels expected to rise around high tide and potentially fl
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-11-13T09:14:53.539Z
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Coastal communities across New Jersey are preparing for another round of tidal flooding Friday morning, Nov. 13, with water levels expected to rise around high tide and potentially flood roads, neighborhoods and other low lying areas along the Jersey Shore.
According to the National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, coastal flood advisories have been issued along portions of the New Jersey coastline, while a more serious coastal flood warning is in effect for Ocean County.
Both the warning and advisories are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST Friday , with high tide generally occurring around 10 a.m.
Forecasters expect minor to locally moderate tidal flooding, with the greatest concern centered on Ocean County, where more significant inundation is possible.
Communities near Barnegat Bay and the surrounding coastline could experience rising water levels that affect streets, parking areas and properties near tidal waterways.
Other coastal locations, including portions of Atlantic, Cape May and Monmouth counties, may also experience tidal flooding, depending on local conditions.
The National Weather Service warns that low lying roads near tidal waterways could become partially or completely flooded , potentially forcing temporary closures during the morning and early afternoon.
Drivers should avoid flooded roads, as water depth can be difficult to determine and conditions may change quickly around high tide.
Residents in flood prone neighborhoods should monitor water levels and allow additional travel time if their routes pass through coastal areas.
The weather service expects tidal levels to decrease after Friday, suggesting improving coastal flooding conditions heading into the weekend.
However, residents should remain cautious until floodwaters recede and affected roads reopen.
The coastal flood warning and advisories are currently scheduled to expire at 3 p.m. Friday .
Updated coastal flood alerts and local forecasts are available through the National Weather Service at weather.gov/phi .