Flooding still a concern in parts of N.J. as nor'easter finally exits area
Remnants of the nor'easter that slammed the Tri-State Area were still lingering late Monday afternoon.
The storm brought rain and caused coastal flooding, as well as beach erosion. Congressman Frank Pallone is asking state and federal agencies to start surveying the damage so New Jersey can get money for recovery.
In Allenhurst, New Jersey, the fire department rescued a family from their home as floodwaters rose. Evacuations remained in effect in some areas of the Garden State.
Though the storm is moving out, potential danger remains.
"We continue to monitor conditions as the nor'easter moves away from New Jersey. While the weather is improving, some coastal and back bay flooding may linger around this morning's high tides. The State of Emergency remains in effect for Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem counties. Please stay aware of conditions in your area, follow local guidance, and never drive through flooded roadways," Gov. Mikie Sherrill posted on social media.
A runaway sailboat in Keyport hit a pier railing, causing damage. The incident was caught on video.
"I watched the sailboat break loose," Kenny Mooney said. "It started hitting the rail and it just bounced down for 700 feet and it got stuck on piles right out here."
A resident noted the destruction that sent debris on to the walkway and wrecked a dock, too. The impacted area is popular with the community and visitors.
"At one point, I thought it was going to come over the top of the railing into the parking lot. It just like jumped up over the railing and went back in," resident Anthony Youncoffski said.
The storm also caused flooding in other shore communities like Bay Head, where the storm's wrath exposed jetties in the ocean that could not be seen before.
"It's really upsetting to see the enormity of the impact of this damage because last year a significant beach replenishment project was accomplished," resident Frank Hrdina said.
The incredible sight drew locals to the edge of the sand.
"When I came here down here last week, it was beautiful," Trisha McAvoy said. "Now, look at the dunes are gone and the fencing gone."
"It's more than we've seen in the past except for Sandy -- Sandy was whole different ball game," Point Pleasant resident Bob Riker said of the damage.
In Monmouth County, Deal Lake was overflowing and gushed water into the streets. A family of four, including two toddlers, were rescued during an evacuation.
Crews were hard at work Monday pumping water out, including at a parking lot in Allenhurst.
"It's amazing because we have sand coming from everywhere, and then the lake on the right of us over here is just jammed. There's nowhere for the water to go, so it's a lot. It's a lot," Deal resident Mike Calabrese said.
"This was pretty bad. It floods around here. You know, we get storms, especially in the wintertime, we get storms, and it floods. But not like this," Mooney said.
