Coastal Flooding Emergency
Severe Nor’easter Floods Jersey Shore and Triggers Emergency Warnings Across Multiple States
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A fall nor’easter is bringing dangerous surf, beach erosion and coastal flooding to the New Jersey shore, where high tides are pushing water inland and flooding is expected to worsen. The National Weather Service warned of up to 1–2 feet of inundation in low-lying parts of eastern Monmouth County, waves as high as 12 feet and dangerous rip currents; New Jersey declared an emergency in eight counties and residents have been sandbagging and preparing for possible power outages. Separately, a coastal flood advisory is in effect for parts of Southern California, including Los Angeles and Ventura County beaches, from Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon, with localized flooding, erosion and hazardous surf possible. Officials in both regions urged people to stay out of dangerous water and avoid driving through floodwaters.
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Southern California's most vulnerable locations include Avalon and Long Beach's Peninsula and Belmont Shore; the National Weather Service said lingering erosion from earlier surf associated with Marie could heighten local flood risk even if the new surf is smaller.
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Sea Bright faces particular exposure because it is on a barrier island between the Shrewsbury River and the Atlantic Ocean. One resident said the community had endured Sandy and Irene and hoped this storm would be less severe.
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Forecasters expected wind gusts of up to 40 mph along the Jersey Shore. Officials advised residents to secure loose outdoor items and report downed power lines directly to their utility company rather than tying up 911 lines.
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The New Jersey coastal flood warning said flooding could make many roads impassable in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways, with some damage possible to vulnerable structures.
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