Some Roads Close Due To Hoboken Flooding; See Photos, City Recap

HOBOKEN, NJ — It wasn't a nor'easter or tropical storm, but it was a lot of rain. After a three-day storm blew into North Jersey this past weekend, several roads were flooded, particularly on the west side of Hoboken.

The city sent out a message Monday afternoon recapping the "rain event," saying:

• Rainstorm had a peak intensity of up to 0.92 inches an hour; low-lying areas of Hoboken can experience flooding if the City receives more than 0.8 inches of rain per hour.
• Hoboken experienced 5.61 inches of rain between Saturday at 12:01 a.m. and Sunday at 11:59 p.m.
• The H1 and H5 pump stations were online during the storm and pumped out 51.2 million gallons of water.
• City’s underground water retention systems in resiliency parks also ran normally and filled with stormwater.
• The installation of the City's new automated flood warning system continues this week, with anticipated construction of electrical connections, testing, and training for first responders. (Click here for Hoboken’s comprehensive flood mitigation strategies.)
• Learn more about the project,which was funded with American Rescue Plan funding, at: www.hobokennj.gov/construction.

More On The Aftermath

As residents of Hoboken Tweeted flood photos Sunday, there was a testy exchange of words about flooding between Hoboken 1st Ward Councilman Michael DeFusco and candidate Paul Presinzano, who will face him in November.

A flood watch ran from noon Sunday until midnight. However, a flood advisory was issued later, through 12:30 a.m. May 1. Check the most up to date forecast for the area on the NWS site here.

Officials advise drivers not to try to get through flooded waters. The new automatic flood gates in Hoboken were not used. The city of Hoboken Tweeted Saturday:

OEM has deployed barricades at flood prone intersections today as the new flood warning system is not yet fully installed and operational. Please do NOT drive around them. Avoid driving (and walking) through flood waters. — City of Hoboken (@CityofHoboken) April 29, 2023

The current weather can be seen on Accuweather radar here.

• Hudson County is most likely to flood at high tide. Check the Hudson River tides here.
• Check the most up to date forecast for the area on the NWS site here.

READ MORE: Floodgates Have Opened: Hoboken Installs Electric Barricades