Please be advised, the National Weather Service’s tropical storm warning is still in effect for the tri-state area.
Last night, rain from Hurricane Henri hit Hoboken with a record high rainfall of 4.07 inches over a nearly 4.5-hour period; the most rain recorded in a single storm since 2016.
In comparison, the Cinco de Mayo storm on May 5, 2017, had a total of 3.09 inches of rain in 8 hours, and Tropical Storm Fay on July 10, 2020, had 3.04 inches of rain in 6 hours.
The peak 15-minute rainfall intensity was 2.84 inches per hour last night.
Low lying areas in western Hoboken were flooded and some intersections will remain closed throughout the day.
The pump stations were online and in operation throughout the storm, and the stormwater detention tanks at the Southwest Resiliency Park and 7th & Jackson Resiliency Park stored their full volume of water.
Please Remember:
- While the National Weather Service has downgraded Hurricane Henri to a Tropical Storm, Hoboken is still projected to get between 2-4 inches of rain coinciding with high tide at 8:55 this morning.
- Heavy rain causing flash flooding is likely. Any intense rainfall of greater than 0.8 inches per hour may result in flash flooding in low-lying areas.
- Residents are reminded to stay home and not travel. Do not walk or drive through flooded areas or around barricades.
- Floodwaters can contain a mixture of rainwater and sewage. Manhole covers can become dislodged.
- Please report flooded intersections and clogged drain inlets by calling the NHSA Hotline at (866) 689-3970.
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. Thank you for your cooperation.
