Damages At Ocean City Beaches From Subtropical Storm

OCEAN CITY, NJ — A state report released this week shows that Subtropical Storm Melissa damaged much of the Jersey Shore and left more than 40 towns with erosion — and even some sinkholes.

Ocean City also experienced an impact, including "major" damage in some areas, according to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. Some of the worst hit areas were in Cape May County, where beaches such as Sea Isle City had 50 feet of erosion.

On October 8th, the area began to experience the effects of a nor'easter developing off the East Coast moving towards the area south of Cape Cod, according to the report. Then, on October 10, the storm began to take on some tropical characteristics.

Ocean City experienced significant coastal flooding in that span. Here's what Ocean City beaches endured, according to the DEP:

• Surf Avenue to Pennlyn Place: minor sloped erosion and distribution of sand. Some wave run-up/tide to the upper beaches/dunes. (Damage: minor).
• Pennlyn Place to Moorlyn Terrace: Moderate sloped erosion up and into the dunes. Vertical dune scarps up to 5' in height from Pennyln to 5th St. and from 7th St. to Music Pier. Total dune loss from 5th St. to 7th St. Damage to crossovers and dune fence. (Damage: major).
• Moorlyn Terrace to 59th St.: Minor sloped erosion and redistribution of sand. Some wave run-up/tide to the upper beaches/dunes (Damage: minor).

Related articles:

• PHOTOS: Ocean City During Recent Coastal Flooding
• OC Flooding Improving In Some Spots, Worse In Others, Locals Say

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