The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for Hudson County, including Hoboken beginning at 2 p.m. today.
Forecasts show that Hoboken could see rain and potential thunderstorms with up to 2 inches per hour possible in some areas locally, or 1 to 3 inches of rainfall total, with high tide at approximately 3:55 p.m. This could result in flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas as low-lying areas in Hoboken can flood if the City experiences more than 0.8 inches of rain per hour.
The City’s flood warning system is prepped in case gates need to be activated. Additionally, the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has placed barricades in low-lying, flood-prone areas, and North Hudson Sewerage Authority (NHSA) crews have been deployed to proactively clean catch basins and remove debris to assist with proper drainage.
The City and OEM continue to monitor forecasts, remain fully prepared, and encourage residents to do the same. Residents should avoid flood-prone intersections and never drive through flooded streets or around barricades. Report flooded intersections or clogged drains to the NHSA Hotline at (866) 689-3970.
Due to the forecast, this evening’s Fitness in the Park at Pier A has been cancelled.
Residents are advised to monitor local forecasts and are encouraged to follow the City’s social media accounts for storm updates including the Hoboken Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/Hoboken, the City's instagram page at www.instagram.com/hobokennj, and the OEM X page at www.twitter.com/HobokenOEM.
