Hoboken Drenched By Nor'easter: Track Storm With These Links

HOBOKEN, NJ — The city of Hoboken has declared a state of emergency in preparation for an oncoming nor'easter that's expected to dump 2-4 inches of rain in the area through Tuesday afternoon.

(Tuesday update: Access Hoboken's flood map tool and photos, and track storm, with these links.)

Mayor Ravi Bhalla said, "Hoboken’s Office of Emergency Management encourages residents to avoid travel and to stay home during the storm and State of Emergency" starting 8 p.m. Monday.

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for Hoboken, saying it expects as much as 2 to 4 inches of rain. For comparison, 5 inches to 9 inches fell in Hoboken and nearby towns during Tropical Depression Ida.

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Hoboken's most recent message warned drivers to stay away from flash floods and said discounted parking is available for whose who were parked in flood-prone areas. It also noted that the Hoboken Farmer's Market is canceled for Tuesday. Read the full message here.

Significant rains are also predicted Friday night into Saturday, as of now.

Links To Track The Storm

• Get the most up to date NWS forecast for Hoboken with this link.

• Look at the local radar with this link.

Hoboken has experienced sudden floods during at least three storms this year. READ MORE: Flash Flood Traps Shoppers In Hoboken Parking Lot

The city said:

Avoid flood-prone areas

Any intense rainfall of greater than 0.8 inch per hour may result in flooding in low-lying areas. Residents are urged to move cars from flood-prone areas as flooding is possible at low-lying, flood-prone intersections. The Office of Emergency Management is posting “No Parking Signs” in these areas, which should be taken as advisories. Cars will not be towed. Barricades will be deployed near flood-prone intersections. Please do not drive around barricades.

Please report flooded intersections and clogged drain inlets by calling the NHSA Hotline at (866) 689-3970.

Secure loose objects

Winds of 15 to 30 MPH are predicted Monday night. Residents should secure all loose objects outside or bring them inside, especially on balconies. Outdoor tents should be taken down depending on wind load.

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

Please report power outages and downed wires to PSEG at https://nj.myaccount.pseg.com/....

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