The City of Hoboken is under a National Weather Service (NWS) flood watch from 12 p.m. through 11 p.m. today, with the possibility of strong thunderstorms and flash flooding.
NWS forecasts total rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches, with up to 3 inches possible in some areas. Peak rainfall rates are forecasted between 1.5 to 2.5 inches per hour. Hoboken can experience flooding in low-lying, flood-prone areas if more than 0.8 inches of rain per hour falls.
Do not go around or move barricades
The Hoboken Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has placed barricades in flood prone intersections and will deploy them as needed. Do NOT go around or move barricades. Floodwaters can be deeper than they appear and can cause vehicles to stall, which can impact emergency response times.
Report clogged catch basins
Clogged catch basins can significantly impede drainage during heavy rainfall events and lead to more severe flooding.
Residents should report clogged catch basins to the NHSA hotline at (866) 689-3970 for the quickest response.
Stay informed
The Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor forecasts and encourages residents to do the same.
Residents are also encouraged to follow the City of Hoboken and Hoboken OEM on social media for updates:
Residents should also sign up to receive alerts by email and text message at www.hobokennj.gov/alerts. Please provide your email as the majority of Nixle advisories are sent to an email address and not via text.
