Full Notification

The National Weather Service has extended the flood watch for Hoboken and the surrounding region through tonight into Saturday, Sept. 30. Heavy rainfall of 3 to 5 inches is expected, with localized amounts of 5 to 7 inches likely. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour is possible during peak periods. Excessive rainfall today into tomorrow will likely cause flooding in low-lying 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 at flood-prone intersections. OEM reminds residents not to walk or drive around barricades or through flooded areas. Please do not move barricades.

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

Street cleaning suspended 

Street cleaning is suspended today, Sept. 29. 

Recreation Programs Cancelled

All outdoor City recreation programs have been cancelled for today, Sept. 29. At this time, indoor and weekend recreation programs will continue as scheduled.   

Discounted parking 

Due to the predicted 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 until 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30., while space is available.  

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.  

Discounted garage space is available on a first-come, first-served basis and garages often reach full capacity during significant weather events. Residents are encouraged to follow City social media accounts for updates on availability, including the Hoboken OEM Twitter page at @HobokenOEM and the City’s Twitter page at @CityofHoboken.  

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.  

Click here to learn more about how Hoboken and NHSA prepare for, respond to, and recover from intense rainfall storms.  

Click here to learn more about Hoboken’s efforts to mitigate rainfall flooding.