Strong low pressure moved northward along the coasts of Delaware and New Jersey on October 27.  The system brought moderate to major coastal flooding and high winds to the coastal counties of New Jersey during the morning and early afternoon hours.

Coastal Flood in SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Moderate to major coastal flooding occurred along the tidal waterways of southeastern Burlington County.  There was roadway flooding with water reaching some structures.  There were several road closures along the Mullica River in Lower Bank and vicinity.  The nearby tide gauge at Tuckerton peaked at 6.77 feet MLLW.

Coastal Flood in WESTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Moderate to major coastal flooding occurred along the back bays and other tidal waterways in the county.  There was widespread roadway flooding with water reaching some buildings.  Many streets in Absecon were under water.  Also, sections of US Route 40 in Pleasantville were closed.  The tide gauge at Absecon peaked at 7.55 feet MLLW.  The tide gauge at the Atlantic City Marina peaked at 7.91 feet MLLW.  The tide gauge at Atlantic City (Steel Pier) peaked at 7.70 feet MLLW.  The tide gauge at Atlantic City (Thorofare) peaked at 7.80 feet MLLW.  The tide gauge at Margate peaked at 7.65 feet MLLW.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Moderate coastal flooding occurred along the back bays, and other tidal waterways in the county.  There was widespread roadway flooding with water reaching some buildings.  Among the locations most impacted were Sea Isle City, Stone Harbor, North Wildwood and Wildwood.  The tide gauge at Ocean City peaked at 7.25 feet MLLW.  The tide gauge at the Sea Isle City peaked at 7.64 feet MLLW.  The tide gauge at Stone Harbor peaked at 7.77 feet MLLW.  The tide gauge at the Cape May Ferry Terminal peaked at 8.39 feet MLLW.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Moderate to major coastal flooding occurred along the back bays and other tidal waterways in the county.  There was widespread roadway flooding with water reaching some buildings.  Water approached some homes in Ventnor Heights, and the Dorset Avenue Bridge in Ventnor was closed.  Sections of US Route 40 and the eastbound exit ramp from the Atlantic City Expressway in West Atlantic City were closed.  Sections of Somers Point Longport Boulevard were closed.  The tide gauge at Absecon peaked at 7.55 feet MLLW.  The tide gauge at the Atlantic City Marina peaked at 7.91 feet MLLW.  The tide gauge at Atlantic City (Steel Pier) peaked at 7.70 feet MLLW.  The tide gauge at Atlantic City (Thorofare) peaked at 7.80 feet MLLW.  The tide gauge at Margate peaked at 7.65 feet MLLW.

Coastal Flood in WESTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Major coastal flooding occurred along Raritan Bay and other tidal waterways in the county.  There was widespread roadway flooding with water reaching some buildings.  The tide gauge at Keansburg peaked at 8.88 feet MLLW.

Coastal Flood in WESTERN CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Moderate coastal flooding occurred along the back bays, Delaware Bay and other tidal waterways in the county.  There was widespread roadway flooding with water reaching some buildings.  The tide gauge at Ocean City peaked at 7.25 feet MLLW.  The tide gauge at the Sea Isle City peaked at 7.64 feet MLLW.  The tide gauge at Stone Harbor peaked at 7.77 feet MLLW.  The tide gauge at the Cape May Ferry Terminal peaked at 8.39 feet MLLW.  The tide gauge at South Dennis peaked at 7.72 feet MLLW.

High Wind in WESTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 09:43:00 to 27-OCT-18 09:43:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Downed tree onto a house on Woodland Avenue near Wayside Road.

High Wind in WESTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 10:21:00 to 27-OCT-18 10:21:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Downed tree on Rutgers Road.

High Wind in EASTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 06:54:00 to 27-OCT-18 06:54:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Downed tree on Route 71 northbound north of Main Street in Allenhurst. All lanes closed.

High Wind in EASTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 07:32:00 to 27-OCT-18 07:32:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet measured gust.

High Wind in EASTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 07:42:00 to 27-OCT-18 07:42:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured at mesonet gauge at Absecon Channel.

High Wind in EASTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 07:44:00 to 27-OCT-18 07:44:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet measured gust.

High Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 07:45:00 to 27-OCT-18 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree down on Miller Road and a malfunctioning traffic light at Route 27 and Promenade.

High Wind in WESTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 07:45:00 to 27-OCT-18 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Downed tree and power pole which damaged a parked vehicle. Time estimated.

High Wind in EASTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 05:19:00 to 27-OCT-18 05:19:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet measured gust.

High Wind in EASTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 05:25:00 to 27-OCT-18 05:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet measured gust.

High Wind in WESTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 05:39:00 to 27-OCT-18 05:39:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Downed tree on Route 50 south of Gibson Creek Road. All lanes closed.

High Wind in EASTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 05:55:00 to 27-OCT-18 05:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Downed trees and branches causing power outages in West Long Branch.

High Wind in EASTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 06:54:00 to 27-OCT-18 06:54:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree and wires down on Lower Shore Road.

High Wind in EASTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Part of the roof of a motel peeled back in high winds. Time estimated from nearby observations.

High Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 07:14:00 to 27-OCT-18 07:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree down on wires on ridgeview road between great road and baldwin lane forcing a road closure.

High Wind in WESTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 07:22:00 to 27-OCT-18 07:22:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Downed trees and wires with power outages near Wayside Road and Route 33.

High Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 04:42:00 to 27-OCT-18 04:42:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree and wires down on Hunter Road between Washington Valley Road and the Bernards Township border. All lanes closed.

High Wind in EASTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 04:50:00 to 27-OCT-18 04:50:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured at a mesonet station in Sea Girt.

High Wind in EASTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 05:00:00 to 27-OCT-18 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet measured gust.

High Wind in WESTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 04:00:00 to 27-OCT-18 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Tree fell on a fence.

High Wind in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 04:15:00 to 27-OCT-18 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Downed tree and utility on Route 47 north of Blade Road in Maurice River Township. All lanes closed and detoured.

High Wind in EASTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 04:20:00 to 27-OCT-18 04:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

New Jersey Mesonet measured gust.

High Wind in WESTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 05:00:00 to 27-OCT-18 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Photo shows a large limb greater than 12 inches in diameter fell and broke through a roof of a home. Time estimated from radar and wind reports.

High Wind in EASTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 05:15:00 to 27-OCT-18 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet measured gust.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Moderate to major coastal flooding occurred along the back bays and other tidal waterways in the county.  There was widespread roadway flooding with water reaching some buildings.  Among the locations most impacted were Point Pleasant and Long Beach Island.  Stretches of Long Beach Boulevard on Long Beach Island were inundated.  The tide gauge at Barnegat Light peaked at 4.69 feet MLLW.  The tide gauge at Tuckerton peaked at 6.77 feet MLLW.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Major coastal flooding occurred along Raritan Bay, the back bays and other tidal waterways in the county.  There was widespread roadway flooding with water reaching some buildings.  Areas that were particularly impacted include Highlands and Sea Bright with flooding along NJ Route 36 and many other roadways.  The East End Avenue Bridge in Neptune was closed and there was flooding along Riverside Drive.  Flooding occurred on NJ Route 35 in Belmar.  Several homes were flooded along and around Drawbridge Lane in Manasquan, and along Debbies Creek in Brielle.  The tide gauge at Sandy Hook peaked at 8.77 feet MLLW.  The tide gauge at Sea Bright peaked at 7.94 feet MLLW.  The tide gauge at Belmar peaked at 8.64 feet MLLW.  The tide gauge at Manasquan peaked at 7.81 feet MLLW.

Coastal Flood in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Major coastal flooding occurred along Raritan Bay, Arthur Kill and other tidal waterways in the county.  There was widespread roadway flooding with water reaching some buildings.  Among the areas impacted were State Street and vicinity between Woodbridge Township and Perth Amboy, as well as the Perth Amboy waterfront.  There was flooding along NJ Route 35 in Laurence Harbor between the Morgan Drawbridge and Laurence Parkway.  Also, there was roadway flooding around Cheesequake Creek.  The tide gauge at Perth Amboy peaked at 9.24 feet MLLW.

Coastal Flood in WESTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 27-OCT-18 07:00:00 to 27-OCT-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Moderate to major coastal flooding occurred along the back bays and other tidal waterways in the county.  There was widespread roadway flooding with water reaching some buildings.  Among the locations that were most impacted were Ocean Gate and Bayville where many roads were under water.  Also, water approached a number of homes in Tuckerton Beach.  The tide gauge at Barnegat Light peaked at 4.69 feet MLLW.  The tide gauge at Tuckerton peaked at 6.77 feet MLLW.