Record High Tides and Storm Damage Affect Coastal New Jersey
What happened
A storm caused high tides along the New Jersey coast, reaching levels not seen since Superstorm Sandy. Strong winds, gusting up to nearly 60 mph, pushed water from Lakes Bay toward motels in the West Atlantic City section of Egg Harbor Township. The bay-side gauge in Margate recorded its third-highest crest and highest level since Superstorm Sandy, exceeding two feet above flood stage.
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Why it matters
The extremely high tide pushed water into the first-floor rooms of two motels in the township. During the event, nine adults and a dog were rescued from these establishments.
Coastal erosion and vulnerability to sea level rise and storms impacts are affecting Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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Who's involved
- New JerseyThe state of New Jersey where the events occurred.
- Atlantic CityThe city of Atlantic City, which experienced the high tides.
- Egg Harbor TownshipThe township of Egg Harbor, which was impacted by the flooding.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Atlantic CitySpeculative
The city of Atlantic City could face impacts on its tourism and infrastructure due to coastal flooding risks.
How this reaches others
Each traced step by step, with the reporting behind it- How will the storm's high tides and strong winds affect Egg Harbor Township?High tides and strong winds cause flooding and rescues in Egg Harbor TownshipReported
- How does the storm causing high tides affect the Jersey Shore?High tides and storm surge cause flooding and damage across the Jersey ShoreReported
- How does the storm causing high tides and damage along the New Jersey coast affect the YMCA?Storm damage forces Sussex County YMCA to close until further noticeReported
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The entities involved
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New Jersey
state of the United States of America
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Atlantic City
city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States