Full Notification

The National Weather Services has issued a flash flood warning for Hoboken and the surrounding areas. The City is experiencing flooding in low lying areas due to continued heavy rainfall.  

The Office of Emergency Management asks residents to limit all non-essential travel.  

Heavy traffic is occurring in northern and southern regions of the City due to multiple street closures caused by flooding.  

OEM reminds residents not to walk or drive around barricades or through flooded areas. Driving through floodwaters can be dangerous. Stranded vehicles can impede emergency responses. Do not remove flood advisory signs or move barricades from flood-prone areas. 

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

Hop Service suspended 

All Hop shuttle services is suspended today, Sept. 29. 

Street cleaning suspended 

Street cleaning is suspended today, Sept. 29. All waste collection will occur as regularly scheduled. 

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  

Discounted parking at a special rate of $5 per 24-hour period in Garages B (28 Second St.) and D (215 Hudson St.) for residents with a valid Resident On-Street Parking Permit or Temporary Parking Permit is currently limited. This rate will expire at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30., while space is available.  

The Midtown Garage is now closed and at capacity.  

As a reminder, 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.