Nor'easter Causes Erosion on Replenished Beaches
The beaches of Bay Head, which were replenished over the summer, suffered significant erosion due to a nor'easter that hit the shore early this week.
A nor'easter storm brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to New Jersey on Sunday and Monday, causing flooding and damage in many areas. The storm had wind gusts of up to 60 mph and roughly three inches of rainfall, with waves reaching as high as 10 feet.
According to Mayor Bill Curtis, the borough of Bay Head experienced minor issues, including a few downed wires and sporadic power outages, which were quickly resolved. He attributed the limited damage to the direction of the wind, which kept the water off the roadways.
While most towns in Ocean County reported minor flooding and little damage, the beaches were the hardest hit, with significant erosion occurring.
No significant flooding or damage was reported in the borough, excluding the beaches.
Author's summary: Nor'easter causes beach erosion.