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Several Ocean City Roads Closed Due To High Water

OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) -- Several roads in Ocean City, Maryland are closed due to high water.

Ocean City officials put out alerts overnight about high water in the area due to the tidal cycle.

Philadelphia Ave south of the Route 50 bridge is closed. St. Louis Ave & Edgewater south of 12th Street is closed. Public Works has blocked a travel lane on St. Louis Ave.

Please use Rt 90, avoid these areas and drive with caution, officials said.

Roads may be passable this afternoon.

Coastal Flood Advisories, High Surf Advisory Along Maryland's Coastlines

WJZ Meteorologist Meg McNamara said there are coastal flood advisories in effect.

McNamara said the low pressure and winds cause the water to rise.

Officials are warning people to stay out of the water.

It's Endless Summer Cruisin' weekend in Ocean City, Maryland this weekend.

Ocean City will experience additional tidal flooding this evening and tomorrow during high tide cycles. Mild to...

Posted by Town of Ocean City - Government on Friday, October 11, 2019

 

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