Flooding Returns to the Jersey Shore
On Saturday evening, flooding swept across the Jersey Shore as a nor’easter continued to lash the region, causing officials to advise residents and visitors to avoid roads.
Major highways and local streets from Ocean County to Cape May County were closed due to rising water levels starting at 7 p.m., according to 511nj.org.
Looking north on a flooded Central Avenue in Sea Isle City, N.J. on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Several vehicles were seen abandoned in flood water along the road. Dave Hernandez | For NJ.com
By 9:30 p.m. Saturday, police reported that the Route 72 Causeway Bridge connecting Stafford Township to Long Beach Island was closed in both directions due to flooding linked to the evening’s high tide.
In a social media update at 8 p.m., officials from Atlantic City noted that street flooding was already affecting the Venice Park, Chelsea Heights, and Ducktown neighborhoods. They predicted flooding would occur between 7 p.m. and midnight but would be about six inches lower than earlier in the day.
Officials urged residents and visitors to refrain from traveling during the flooding. If travel was necessary, they recommended using Atlantic Avenue or Pacific Avenue. They also advised against driving through standing water, urging caution for changing road conditions.
The Atlantic City Expressway between Atlantic City and the mainland remained open at that time. However, road closures were reported throughout the area, with significant closures including Route 30 between Absecon and Atlantic City and Route 40/322 between Atlantic City and Egg Harbor Township.
In other parts of New Jersey, roads closed due to flooding included Route 36 in Long Branch, Route 35 in Toms River, Route 9 between Pleasantville and Port Republic, and Route 47 in Maurice River Township.
The Wildwood Crest Police Department also warned of potential coastal flooding again Saturday night into Sunday, advising those in low-lying areas to be prepared for significant flooding during the high tide cycle.
Expectations were set for high tide at Sunset Lake around 9 p.m., and officials cautioned residents to relocate vehicles from low-lying areas and avoid driving through floodwaters.
City officials in Ventnor warned of anticipated flooding that could close the Dorset Avenue Bridge between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. as the tide rises, with possible closures expected again the following morning and evening.
For updates, you can read the original article on NJ.com.
