Mercedes Delgado has lived in West Wildwood, New Jersey her entire life and made it through Hurricane Sandy without any damage to her home.
However, the blizzard, combined with the high tide Saturday morning, sent water flowing into her Glenwood Avenue apartment, damaging most of her personal belongings.
Delgado tells NBC10 it was about 7:30 a.m. when water began pouring into her ground floor apartment.
In all, Delgado estimates approximately four feet of water came rushing into her residence.
Delgado says she lost bedding, tables, couches, clothing and other items.
Delgado told NBC10 she lived in the same apartment during Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and did not receive any water damage.
"It's the first time it's ever been like this."
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In addition, Delgado said the cars of two family members are a total loss after they were flooded by rising water.
In hindsight, Delgado told NBC10 she wishes officials made the decision to evacuate her town.
Fortunately, no one was injured at her home.
