Coastal Storms

During coastal storms impacting the region, the Office of Coastal Engineering is responsible for conducting beach erosion assessments along the state’s 210-mile coastline from Raritan Bay in the north, along the Atlantic Coast to Delaware Bay in the south. Beach erosion, damage to dunes, and tidal flooding impacts are assessed and forwarded to the State Office of Emergency Management and the Governor’s Office, when appropriate.

Additionally, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 12-6A and 13:19-16 et seq., the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection is empowered to conduct emergency repairs to damage caused by erosion and storm. During major storm events, the Office coordinates emergency response activities with the State Office of Emergency Management, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Storm Survey Reports

Description Date Link
Initial Coastal Storm Survey & Damage Assessment
Tropical Storm Ophelia/Remnant Coastal Low		 September 22 - 27, 2023
Initial Coastal Storm Survey & Damage Assessment
Hurricane Ian/Remnant Coastal Low		 September 29 - October 5, 2022
Initial Coastal Storm Survey & Damage Assessment
Coastal Storm Events		 May 6 - 11, 2022
Initial Coastal Storm Survey & Damage Assessment
Winter Storm Izzy		 January 16 - 17, 2022
Initial Coastal Storm Survey & Damage Assessment
Coastal Weather Events		 October 26 - 30, 2021
Initial Coastal Storm Survey & Damage Assessment
Nor’easter		 October 9 - 12, 2021
Initial Coastal Storm Survey & Damage Assessment
Nor’easter		 May 28 - 30, 2021
Initial Coastal Storm Survey & Damage Assessment
Nor'easter/Winter Storm Orlena		 January 31 - February 2, 2021
Initial Coastal Storm Survey & Damage Assessment
Nor'easter/Winter Storm Gail		 December 16, 2020
Initial Coastal Storm Survey & Damage Assessment
Tropical Storm Isaias		 August 4, 2020
Initial Coastal Storm Survey & Damage Assessment
Nor’easter/Subtropical Storm Melissa		 October 8 - 13, 2019