A powerful nor'easter brought heavy rain, strong gusts and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and New England, inundating streets and some homes in New Jersey, knocking out power for tens of thousands, and disrupting travel and events.
More than 70,000 customers lost power across the U.S. Northeast as hurricane-force gusts and falling limbs damaged lines.
High winds and multiple high-tide cycles raised the threat of major coastal flooding and beach erosion through the weekend.
# What happened A powerful nor'easter moved up the U.S. East Coast, bringing gale-force winds, heavy rain and repeated high tides. The storm already produced flooded streets and some inundated homes in coastal New Jersey communities and caused widespread power outages across the Northeast.
# Where impact was concentrated Delaware, and coastal New England saw the most severe conditions. In Surf City, New Jersey, waves and high water flooded streets and entered some residences. Manasquan reported flooded roads and a voluntary evacuation in low-lying areas. Sea Bright officials warned of multiple high-tide cycles that could push water onto streets and into neighborhoods.
# Wind and power
# Flooding, tides and erosion Service highlighted the threat of major coastal flooding over multiple high-tide cycles. Officials in coastal towns described expected flooding lasting through the weekend and worsening at upcoming high tides. Local forecasts warned of widespread roadway flooding, beach erosion and dangerous surf, particularly along barrier islands and low-lying streets.
# Disruptions to travel and events
# Local responses and precautions Mayors in affected towns urged residents in vulnerable neighborhoods to consider evacuation. Sea Bright planned to open its recreation center for evacuees. Officials advised drivers to avoid flooded roads and warned that inundation could affect homes and businesses near the shore.
# What officials emphasized Forecasters and local officials emphasized immediate preparation in low-lying coastal areas and cautioned that impacts would be worse closer to the shore. The combination of strong onshore winds, the timing of high tides, and saturated conditions raised the risk of flooding that could persist over several tidal cycles.
# Short-term outlook Storm conditions were expected to continue through the weekend with repeated high tides and strong winds. Travel disruptions—especially to coastal airports and ferry routes—were likely to continue while crews worked to restore power and assess coastal damage.
# Practical actions for readers near the coast
Coastal flooding and powerful winds are battering parts of the Jersey Shore as high tide approaches. Officials are warning drivers to stay off flooded roads and urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel.
"Widespread roadway flooding" and significant beach erosion are expected as a coastal storm moves into New Jersey.
Traffic is not being permitted onto the barrier islands as flooding closes roads up and down the coast.
Residents of coastal communities in the Northeast slogged through floodwaters for a second day as a powerful nor'easter pummeled the shoreline Sunday, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes.
Storm conditions battered parts of the Jersey Shore with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
Municipalities along the Jersey Shore are preparing for coastal flooding, strong winds and beach erosion from the nor'easter.
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