Powerful, tall waves were crashing into the beach in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Sunday. 

It was a sight to see for many who visited the boardwalk to capture Mother Nature in action.

"I had to get video of that, 'cause you don't normally see that here. It's usually two or three feet, maybe in the summer," said John Knauss.

"I just love seeing just that power in the water because it is just majestic," Nancy Hopkins said.

But despite the scenic views, officials warned residents about potentially dangerous conditions because of the nor'easter. Early Sunday afternoon, the area was already beginning to see whipping winds, steady rain and roads inundated with water.

Several streets were flooded throughout the area, and many of them were impassable. 

"(The water has) come up as high as the steps since we had this house renovated about 10 years ago. We are higher up. I'm not concerned," Chris Bell said.

Bell says his home should be safe since it's on higher ground, but he had to move his car. Bell says he's expecting more water around his home than in years past.

"We might get water in the garage for the first time in 10 years," he said. 

The impact of the storm could also be seen in Sea Isle City.

"I've never seen it like this this time of year," Karl Molinelli said. 

"It's hurricane-like conditions here, and it's very windy," said John Pergolini. 

Area roads were also flooded in Sea Isle. Our cameras even captured the moment officials from the police and fire departments responded to a car that got stuck in the water.

Pergolini says he's prepared for what's to come if the storm gets worse. 

"We hunkered down. Took all the chairs in. Sealed around the doors ... and we are just going to ride it out," he said.

North Wildwood prepares for more flooding

Residents in North Wildwood experienced similar conditions and concerns Sunday evening. 

"You get a little anxious every time I look out the door and the water comes up higher and higher and higher, and you just hope it stops," Diane Bambino said.

Bambino and her husband, Nino, have lived on Second Avenue near the bay in North Wildwood for 15 years. They've ridden out several storms before and say their home has never flooded, but they grew more concerned Sunday evening after seeing the water on their street rise past the first step of their neighbor's home.

"I hope the water starts going down before the next high tide. It might not, but we're lucky so far," said Nino Bambino.

Several hours after the first high tide, water filled the beach, and it was almost up to the boardwalk at Lincoln Avenue.

From Second to Seventh Avenues, many neighborhoods near the back bay remain flooded as the city braced for the next high tide.

"So, if we don't get all the water out before the tides start coming in, that really risks the chance of what's called stacking where the predicted high tide could get higher than forecast because the tide didn't go all the way out," North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello said.

High water vehicles sat parked outside the North Wildwood Fire Department. Rosenello says crews are staffed through the night and ready to respond in case conditions get worse.

"The unexpected flooding into homes, we've experienced that in the past, and it's pretty concerning for residents obviously, but we're prepared for that if it happens," Rosenello said.