The City of Hoboken is under a flood advisory due to heavy rain, winds, and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service continues to forecast 1 - 2 inches of rain per hour. Flooding in low-lying areas of Hoboken occurs if the City gets more than 0.8 inches of rain per hour.
The Office of Emergency Management has deployed barricades in low-lying, flood-prone areas. DO NOT drive around or move barricades. They are deployed for your safety. Floodwaters can be deeper than they appear and cause vehicles to stall impacting emergency response times.
Report flooded intersections or clogged drains to the NHSA Hotline at (866) 689-3970.
As forecasts continue to call for high winds, please secure loose objects outside or bring them inside. Winds can result in power outages. Report any power outages to PSE&G at 1-800-436-7734 or https://nj.pseg.com/outageandgasleaks
Stay informed
The Hoboken Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will continue to monitor forecasts and encourage 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.
