Due to an impending storm, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection placed the Port Monmouth facility into “Operational Mode” on Friday evening. 

According to currently available public information, the impending storm is predicted to reach our area late Friday night with heavy rain and windy conditions. The amount of precipitation over the next 72hrs is predicted to be 2-3”. During this time, we are expecting North to Northeast winds at 35 mph with gusts to reach 40-60mph. 

Tidal Predictions

As of 09/22/23, the tide period of concern runs from Saturday afternoon until Sunday evening. The upcoming projected high tides are as follows: 

• 3:01 pm Saturday afternoon, tide predicted to be +4.1 with a level of uncertainty as high as +5.0 (rain in region)
• 3:40 am Sunday morning, tide predicted to be +3.4 with a level of uncertainty as high as +4.2 (rain in region) 
• 4:10 pm Sunday afternoon, tide predicted to be +3.9 with a level of uncertainty as high as +5.0 (possible rain in region) 

 Based on this information, please note the status of the Port Monmouth Flood Control Facilities: 

Pews Creek Tide Gate: The Pews Creek Tide Gate is ready to function as designed and will be placed in “Operational Mode” on Friday, September 22, 2023, at 8:00 PM. The operation will allow the gates to automatically open and close based on the tides while ensuring the interior drainage basin does not exceed elevation +5.0 NAVD88.  

Old Port Monmouth Road, Road Closure Gate: Gate remains open, and no action is planned at this time. DEP will monitor tides and shall coordinate with the Middletown Township and Monmouth County should weather change and require closure. 

The DEP utilizes multiple weather and tide sites to assess the need for tide gates, pump stations, and road closure gates to be placed in operational mode to reduce flood risk. All operations are based on storm and tidal predictions and can change as storms approach and pass through the region.