Avoid low-lying areas of Hoboken with flooding, Do not move or pass barricades; Wind advisory in effect at 2 p.m.
The City of Hoboken is under a National Weather Service flood watch until 8 a.m. tomorrow, and a flood advisory through 3:15 p.m. today. A wind advisory has also been issued and will be in effect from 2 p.m. today, through 2 a.m. tomorrow.
Drivers are encouraged to avoid travel, especially in low-lying areas of Hoboken, which are experiencing various levels of flooding due to the intensity of the storm. 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rain is forecasted for this storm, with locally higher amounts possible. Please do not drive or walk through floodwaters.
Intense rainfall of greater than 0.8 inch per hour will result in flooding in low-lying areas.
No parking signs are posted in flood-prone areas. The signs are advisories and cars will not be towed, but it is recommended drivers move vehicles prior to flooding. This will assist with post-storm clean up early tomorrow morning, as well.
Barricades have been deployed near flood-prone intersections. Do not move or go around barricades. The City’s Flood Warning System has been activated. Do not attempt to drive around gates when they are lowered.
Please report flooded intersections and clogged drain inlets by calling the NHSA Hotline at (866) 689-3970.
Discounted garage parking offered
The City is offering a special rate of $5 per 24-hour period in Garages B (28 Second St.), D (215 Hudson St.), and Midtown (371 Fourth St.) to residents with a valid Resident On-Street Parking Permit or Temporary Parking Permit. This rate is only available through 9 a.m. tomorrow, Sunday, March 24.
Garage space is limited and is currently filling quickly. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. As of 12 p.m. today, spots are still available in all three garages.
Please remember, regular rates are in effect at all other times and vehicles will be charged full price if they exit after 9 a.m. tomorrow.
High winds possible
A wind advisory will be in effect from 2 p.m. today through 2 a.m. tomorrow, with winds of 25 to 35 mph forecasted, and gusts of up to 50 mph possible.
Residents are asked to secure loose objects outside or bring them inside, especially from balconies.
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.
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 Hoboken’s efforts to mitigate rainfall flooding.
Address/Location
City of Hoboken, NJ
94 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 201-420-2000