Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 22 at 12:24AM EDT until July 22 at 2:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 9:24pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 1224 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported widespread flooding
around Cape May. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen.
Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other
drainage and low lying areas.
Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Cape May, North Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, Avalon, West Cape May,
Stone Harbor, Rio Grande, Diamond Beach, Green Creek, Cape May
Court House, Scotch Bonnet and North Cape May.
This includes Garden State Parkway between mile markers 0 and 11.
Instruction:
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Cape May, NJ
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender: