Sep 23, 2023
Tropical Storm Ophelia drifted northward from eastern North Carolina into southeastern Virginia on the afternoon and early evening of September 23. Meanwhile, strong high pressure was centered in Quebec. The pattern resulted in a steady onshore flow along the coast of New Jersey, causing widespread tidal flooding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1130716). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Eastern Atlantic County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.