Full Notification

A National Weather Service flood watch is in effect for Hudson County, including Hoboken, through 5 p.m. tomorrow. Heavy rain is forecasted, and flooding is possible in low-lying areas, particularly during high tide periods including approximately 12:22 a.m. A wind advisory is also in effect for Hudson County, including Hoboken, from 12 a.m. through 12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18. Winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected, with gusts up to 50 mph possible. 

The storm is expected to last through the Monday morning commute.  Avoid driving during the height of the rainfall, if possible. If driving is necessary, leave extra time. Do not drive through floodwater or around barricades.

The City of Hoboken has suspended street cleaning for tomorrow, Monday, Dec. 18. 

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. 
 
Secure loose objects  
 
Hoboken could experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. 
 
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.  
 
Overnight Discounted Garage Parking Available

Residents with valid resident on-street parking permits are reminded there is discounted parking available from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. at a rate of $5 per night in Garages B (28 Second St.), D (215 Hudson St.), and Midtown (371 Fourth St.) Discounted garage space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Regular rates are in effect at all other times.

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.  

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.