Tidal flooding Along Long Beach Boulevard In LBI

Because of tidal flooding, portions of Long Beach Boulevard in Long Beach Island were not expected to be passable on Sunday, police said.

The tidal flooding is likely the residual effect of a Nor’easter that slammed the Jersey Shore on Saturday.

Police told drivers to plan accordingly and use Ocean Boulevard or Beach Avenue as alternate routes, and avoid driving through flood waters since it may damage or disable vehicles.

“Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown,” Long Beach Township police said in a statement.

Flooding was reported in areas of Long Beach Island Saturday as police advised drivers to stay off the roadways.

In Surf City, Barnegat Avenue and areas on Central Avenue were experiencing flooding because of excessive rainfall. Driving through flood waters could cause damage or disable vehicles, police said.

“Please do not drive through flood water, as it may be deeper than it appears,” Surf City police said in a statement. “Long Beach Boulevard is passable and should be used for all traffic through town.”

Heavy flooding was also reported on Long Beach Boulevard, according to Harvey Cedars police.