Full Notification

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe Thunderstorm Watch for Hoboken until 11 p.m. A Flood Watch is also in effect until tomorrow, Aug. 7, at 12 p.m. Rainfall rates of up to 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, especially in flood-prone and low-lying areas, and during tonight’s high tide which is at approximately 10:50 p.m.   

Avoid Flood Prone Areas 

The Hoboken Office of Emergency Mangement (OEM) 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 around barricades or through flooded areas. 

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

Additional City events & programs cancelled; Street cleaning to occur as scheduled 

In addition to Summer Fun programming cancellations throughout the week, the Hoboken Police Department has cancelled National Night Out tonight.

Recreation programming, including baseball and football, has been cancelled. 

Street cleaning and waste collection will occur as scheduled. 

Discounted garage parking offered

As a reminder, the City offers an overnight rate in municipal garages for residents at $5 from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. This rate is offered for residents with a valid Resident On-Street Parking Permit or Temporary Parking Permit in Garages B (28 Second St.), D (215 Hudson St.), and Midtown (371 Fourth St.)

Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Garage space is limited and typically fills quickly during storm events. Regular rates are in effect at all other times.  

Remain alert, stay informed, and exercise caution  

Residents are encouraged to limit or avoid travel during periods of heavy rainfall, if possible.     

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.