Hoboken Officials: Flash Flood Watch In Effect Friday, Saturday

HOBOKEN, NJ — As National Weather Service forecasters call for a possible cold, wet storm across New Jersey on Friday and Saturday, Hoboken officials are advising residents of possible flash floods in the city.

The City of Hoboken issued the following weather advisory on Friday afternoon:

“Please be advised that a Flash Flood Watch in effect from Friday, November 9 at 6 p.m. until Saturday, November 10 at 6 a.m. Average rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts possible. Any intense rainfall of greater than 0.8 inch per hour may result in flash flooding.”

The City of Hoboken and North Hudson Sewerage Authority have worked together to clear clogged drain inlets throughout the municipality, officials said.

Residents can report flooded intersections and clogged drain inlets by calling the NHSA Hotline at 866-689-3970.

“Due to the potential for high winds, residents are advised to remove objects from balconies and outdoor areas,” officials wrote. “The City of Hoboken will provide more information as the situation develops. Thank you for your cooperation.”

Hoboken officials added:

“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.”

City officials said that 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 Observer
• Grove and Newark

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