Belmar Closes Portions of Ocean Avenue To Pump Silver Lake, Lake Como Flooding

Belmar began pumping out Silver Lake and Lake Como after heavy rains continued to flood area roadways, and the borough is urging residents to move vehicles out of those neighborhoods.

Residents should not attempt to drive through flooded areas, officials urged, and portions of Ocean Avenue have closed in order to pump out floodwaters. 

Rain began pelting the area Monday morning leading to flooded roadways along the lakes. The National Weather Service was forecasting seven inches of rainfall in the Belmar area Monday. As heavy rains are predicted through the night, the borough is urging residents in flood prone areas to take precautions.

The borough suggested moving vehicles to Dempsey Park or the municipal building parking lot until the flooding subsides.

Belmar announced the precautions around 8 p.m. Monday. The complete announcement: 

"Some areas of Ocean Avenue are closed so that Silver Lake and Como Lake can be pumped out. We expect heavy rain continuing through the night. If you are in an area prone to flooding we suggest moving your vehicles to Dempsey Park or the Municipal Building Parking Lot."