Coastal Flood Advisory: Prepare for Possible Flooding

Issued by: National Weather Service (NWS)
Date: March 20, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM EST

Overview

A coastal flood advisory is in effect for the following coastal areas:

• New York City and Long Island, New York
• New Jersey coastline
• Connecticut coastline
• Rhode Island coastline

Expected Conditions:

• Tidal flooding is expected along the coast due to a combination of high tides and strong winds.
• Water levels are forecast to reach 2-4 feet above normal high tide levels.
• Flooding is most likely to occur during high tide cycles, which are expected around noon and midnight.

Impacts

Flooding can cause significant impacts, including:

• Road closures and traffic delays
• Property damage
• Power outages
• Water contamination

Safety Precautions

Take the following safety precautions to prepare for and respond to coastal flooding:

Before Flooding:

• Monitor weather forecasts and heed advisories issued by the National Weather Service.
• Secure loose objects outside your home or business.
• Elevate valuable items to higher ground.
• Move vehicles to higher ground, if possible.
• Consider purchasing flood insurance to protect your property.

During Flooding:

• Stay away from flooded areas.
• Do not drive through flooded waters.
• Report downed power lines to your local utility company.
• Contact emergency services if you are in immediate danger.

After Flooding:

• Check your property for damage.
• Contact your insurance company to file a claim.
• Disinfect any areas that have been flooded.
• Discard any food that has come into contact with floodwaters.

Timeline

The coastal flood advisory is expected to remain in effect until 6:00 PM EST on March 20, 2023. Flooding is most likely to occur during high tide cycles, which are expected around noon and midnight.

Additional Information

• For more information on coastal flooding, visit the National Weather Service website at www.weather.gov.
• Follow the National Weather Service on social media for real-time updates on flood conditions.

Call to Action

Prepare for possible flooding by taking the following steps:

• Monitor weather forecasts and heed advisories issued by the National Weather Service.
• Secure loose objects outside your home or business.
• Elevate valuable items to higher ground.
• Move vehicles to higher ground, if possible.
• Consider purchasing flood insurance to protect your property.

By preparing in advance, you can help minimize the impacts of coastal flooding and protect your safety and property.