Full Notification

Tropical Storm Elsa is moving through the tri-state area tonight through Friday afternoon. Intense rainfall has caused flooding in low-lying areas. The H1 and H5 pump stations and resiliency parks are functioning properly and actively working to discharge water.  

What to Expect
Based on current information from NOAA and the National Weather Service, residents can expect the following forecast for the next 12 to 18 hours. Heavy rains will likely result in rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches. Tropical storm force winds will likely arrive around 4:00 AM on Friday, July 9 and last through 10:00 AM. 

Peak flooding from rainfall is currently expected tomorrow morning from 4 AM to 12 PM, with high tide at 9 AM. The pump stations are less effective during high tides, and most effective during low tides; depending on the intensity and duration of rainfall during high tide periods, flooding is likely at the intersections shown on this map. Other intersections may experience flooding depending on the severity of the storm event, even during low tides, especially west of Park Avenue.  

Limit Travel Friday, 7/9 
Please avoid any unnecessary vehicular travel between 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Friday, July 9. If you must travel, use mass transit.  

Do Not Drive or Walk Through Flood Waters 
Flooded intersections contain rainwater and raw sewage and should not be crossed by pedestrians, cyclists or motor vehicles. Barricades have been deployed in flood prone intersections. Please do not drive around barricades.  

Report flooded intersections and clogged drain inlets by calling the NHSA Hotline at 866.689.3970. 

High Winds  
Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, resulting in power outages. 

Report downed wires, and loss of electrical power to PSE&G by texting OUT to 4PSEG (47734), report it online, or by calling 1-800-436-PSEG (7734). The pseg.com/outagecenter map  is updated every 15 minutes and to register for MyAlerts to receive text notifications. 

Discounted Garage Parking  
Residents are encouraged to move their cars from flood prone intersections. Discounted parking of $5 per 24 hour period is available in Garages B (28 2nd Street) and D (215 Hudson Street) to residents with a valid Resident On-Street Parking Permit or Temporary Parking Permit through 5 pm Saturday, July 10. In addition, Hoboken residents with disabilities who possess either a handicapped license plate or hang tag for their permitted vehicle may also park in the Midtown garage (371 4th Street) for the same reduced rate. Garage space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Regular rates apply at other times. 

Street Cleaning suspended on Friday 
Street cleaning enforcement will be suspended on Friday, July 9. Meters and all other parking rules and regulations will also remain in effect. 

Post-Storm Response 
After Tropical Storm Elsa moves out of the area, the Department of Environmental Services, Fire Department, and North Hudson Sewerage Authority will immediately begin removing storm debris from roadways, parks, and public spaces.  
  
Be Hoboken Ready 
Please monitor local forecasts for additional advisories, watches, and warnings. Residents are encouraged to monitor the City’s Twitter (twitter.com/cityofhoboken) and Facebook (facebook.com/hoboken) or sign up to receive email or text updates by visiting www.hobokennj.gov/alerts. 

Reducing Flood Risk 
Learn about Hoboken’s efforts to mitigate rainfall flooding by using green infrastructure to delay water from entering the sewer system, using resiliency parks to store water during a storm event, and using wet weather pumps to actively discharge water. 
 
Learn how Hoboken and NHSA prepare for, respond to, and recover from intense rainfall storms.