Please be advised that a Flash Flood Watch and Hazardous Weather Outlook are in effect for Thursday, July 11 from 4 PM through late tonight. Thunderstorms this afternoon and early evening could produce heavy rainfall of 1 to 2 inches, with local amounts up to 3 inches possible. Any intense rainfall of greater than 0.8 inch per hour may result in flash flooding in low-lying areas.
In addition, all City outdoor cultural affairs activities including the outdoor concert at Sinatra Park and Fitness in the Park are postponed for tonight.
Due to the likelihood of flooding in some areas, the Office of Emergency Management is taking precautions by putting no parking signs (“No Parking Signs” in these areas should be taken as advisories, cars will not be towed) and barricades near flood prone intersections. Please do not drive around barricades. These intersections include:
1st and Marshall
1st and Harrison
2nd and Harrison
3rd and Harrison
4th and Harrison
4th and Monroe
3rd and Jackson
4th and Jackson
9th and Monroe
9th and Madison
10th and Madison
1st and Clinton
3rd and Clinton
Henderson and Newark
Grove and Newark
The City of Hoboken and North Hudson Sewerage Authority are working together to clear clogged catch basins throughout the City. Please report flooded intersections and clogged drain inlets by calling the NHSA Hotline at 866.689.3970.
Monitor local forecasts for additional advisories, watches, and warnings today. The City of Hoboken will provide more information as the situation develops. Thank you for your cooperation.
