Flooding In Hoboken; Boats Damaged In Cove (PHOTOS)

HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken saw flooding at several spots in the city after a heavy rain deluged North Jersey on Monday, authorities said.

Hoboken municipal officials said that flooding forced the closure of Grove and Henderson streets; southern exits in the city remaining open included Jersey and Paterson avenues.

City officials said in a social media update around 10:30 a.m. that the following roads/intersections were closed:

• Clinton & 1st
• Jackson & 3rd
• Jackson & 6th
• Madison from 8th-10th
• 9th between Monroe & Madison

Hoboken Police Chief Ken Ferrante posted an advisory on Twitter on Monday morning:

“Plz proceed around streets very carefully. High tide @weehawkennj & @CityofHoboken is 933am. Heavy rains have been hitting us for hours. Media reports state flooding on ALL major highways in the region. Plz don't drive or walk (or Bike!) into waters where you cannot see pavement!”

Hoboken City Council member Emily Jabbour wrote on Twitter:

“Significant flooding in area of 9th and Madison as well as Shop Rite. Please avoid this area if possible. Contacted NHSA who is working in area to mitigate.”

Hoboken city officials stated on Facebook:

"Street cleaning enforcement is suspended due to flooding for Monday, April 16 and is scheduled to resume on Tuesday, April 17. The City of Hoboken will provide reduced rate $5 per day parking in municipal Garage B (located on 2nd Street between Hudson and River Streets) and Garage D (215 Hudson Street) for residents with a valid Resident parking permit or Temporary parking permit placard now through Monday, April 16th at 8:00 p.m. 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 parking space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. When discounted parking is offered, garages frequently fill before the start of the discount period. Residents who wish to park in the garage outside of the discounted hours will be charged the regular garage fees during non-discount hours."

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According to the Hoboken Fire Department, two boats were pushed up against the rocks at Hoboken Cove as waters swelled, damaging both vessels. There was no “life hazard,” the HFD wrote.

“We will continue to work with @USCG_Tri_State to mitigate the damage,” the HFD stated.

Hoboken City Council member Tiffanie Fisher wrote Monday:

"Thank you Hoboken @Hoboken Fire! People should really think twice about mooring their boats in this cove. It looks like the blue / orange boat is now in the underwater boat graveyard with the others since Hur. Sandy. Free mooring = You get what you pay for."

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