Full Notification

The City of Hoboken, the Hoboken Public Safety Department, and the Office of Emergency Management continue to monitor Tropical Storm Ophelia, expected to impact our area this weekend.

The storm is predicted to bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and high wind gusts through late Sunday evening. The National Weather Service expects a rainfall total of approximately 2 to 3 inches through Sunday night, with isolated higher amounts. The next high tide for the area is at approximately 2:45 p.m. Hoboken could experience wind gusts up to 40 mph, as well as periods of flooding in low-lying areas. Residents are encouraged to avoid driving during periods of the heaviest rainfall, if possible. 

Avoid flood-prone areas

The Office of Emergency Management reminds residents to avoid flood-prone areas. Intense rainfall of greater than 0.8 inch per hour could result in flooding in low-lying areas. Barricades have been deployed near flood-prone intersections. Do not walk or drive through barricades or flooded areas.

Please report flooded intersections and clogged drain inlets by calling the NHSA Hotline at (866) 689-3970. 

Discounted parking

Temporary no-parking signs have been posted in low-lying and flood-prone areas. These signs are advisories and vehicles will not be towed, but residents are encouraged to move their cars from those areas.

Due to the potential for flooding, the City is offering a special rate of $5 per 24-hour period in Garages B (28 Second St.) and D (215 Hudson St.) to residents with a valid Resident On-Street Parking Permit or Temporary Parking Permit. This rate will be offered through 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25.

Hoboken residents with disabilities who possess either a handicapped license plate or hang tag for their permitted vehicle may also park in the Midtown Garage (371 Fourth St.) for the same reduced rate.

Garage space is available on a first-come, first-served basis and often reach full capacity during significant weather events. Regular rates apply at other times.

Secure loose objects 

Residents should secure all loose objects outside or bring them inside, especially from balconies. Outdoor tents should be taken down depending on the wind load.

Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, resulting in power outages.

Please report power outages and downed wires to PSEG at https://nj.myaccount.pseg.com/myservicepublic/outagepublic

City Events Cancelled 

All City recreation programs and the Senior HOP bus trip to Secaucus have been canceled for today. The status of Sunday recreation programs and "First Street Sundays" will be announced later this afternoon.

Remain alert, stay informed, and exercise caution

Residents are advised to monitor local forecasts regularly and are encouraged to follow the City’s social media accounts for storm updates including the Hoboken OEM Twitter page at @HobokenOEM, the City’s Twitter page at @CityofHoboken, and the Hoboken Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/Hoboken. Residents, business owners, and other stakeholders are also encouraged to sign up to receive updates via the Nixle System by visiting: www.hobokennj.gov/alerts.

Residents are encouraged to review personal emergency plans, as the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season continues through November 30. Residents and property owners can access the City and OEM “Hoboken Ready” website for more information and resources to better prepare for emergency situations at: https://www.hobokennj.gov/resources/hoboken-ready.

Learn how Hoboken and NHSA prepare for, respond to, and recover from intense rainfall storms.

Learn about Hoboken’s efforts to mitigate rainfall flooding.