JERSEY SHORE – A coastal storm that made its way across the state has left hundreds of people without power and brought severe flooding to local streets through Ocean and Monmouth Counties.
The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood warning for Ocean County until 10 p.m. on January 10. Ocean County is under a wind advisory until 6 p.m. Monmouth County has a flood warning until 7:25 a.m. on January 11.
In Brick, flooding was reported on the Route 35 Spur southbound south of Sixth Avenue according to the State Department of Transportation website 511nj.org. All lanes are closed and detoured. There was also flooding south of Normandy Beach.
Parts of Brick’s residential communities such as Cherry Quay and Shore Acres also had roads filled with water.
Shore areas of Berkeley saw heavy flooding. (Photo courtesy James Byrnes)
The Township suffered very minimal power outages, according to JCP&L.
Many roads in Toms River have been affected by the storm, with NJDOT reporting several streets flooded. A major intersection at Fischer Boulevard and Route 37 was reported flooded, with the right shoulder closed and the ramp closed.
Residents shared online how multiple roads in Silverton are still flooded as of early afternoon due to the rain as well as the high tide from the lagoons and bay.
Nearly 1,100 homes and businesses in the township were without electric service as of 2:15 p.m., JCP&L states.
This tree took out a power line in Beachwood. (Photo courtesy Michael Still)
Other areas in Ocean County like Berkeley Township were flooded with debris from the marsh and had downed trees and poles. Mayor John Bacchione stated that the Township is keeping an eye out for potential flooding tonight, as high tide should hit around 6:46 p.m.
Over in Monmouth County, NJDOT reported flooding in Howell Township on Route 33 eastbound, east of Fairfield Road.
Coastal flooding hit areas like Island Heights hard. (Photo courtesy Dana Tormollen)
There is a wind advisory currently in effect for Monmouth County, according to the National Weather Service, as they expect west winds to reach 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Coastal flooding hit areas like Island Heights hard. (Photo courtesy Dana Tormollen)
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