Pools Of Water At Hoboken Terminal; NJ Transit Says ‘No Impact’

HOBOKEN, NJ — A cold, wet rain dampened the Friday morning commute at Hoboken Terminal, where large pools of water accumulated from a nor'easter that forecasters predict may dump as much of a foot of precipitation on some parts of the state.

The “areas of standing water” at Hoboken Terminal haven’t impacted NJ Transit operations at the busy station as of 9:15 a.m., a spokesperson told Patch.

The spokesperson said that the pools of water seen at Hoboken Terminal are not unusual during periods of heavy rain, but added that NJ Transit has equipment and personnel at the ready and is prepared to respond if the water levels rise.

• See related article: NJ Nor'easter: Latest Updates, School Closures, Crashes, Snow

Hoboken Terminal has been inundated with water during storms in the recent past. In January 2017, former mayor Dawn Zimmer wrote about flooding at the station:

“As we saw the river splash over the bulkhead along Weehawken Cove and fill the tracks in Hoboken Terminal, yesterday was also a reminder that we face a real flood risk not just from downpours, but from the river itself – and not only during hurricane season.”

• See related article: Hoboken High Tide: Coastal Flood Warning Issued For Terminal Area
• See related article: Hoboken's Flood Pumps Worked During Nor'easter, Mayor Says [PHOTOS]

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On Thursday evening, Hoboken city officials issued the following advisory:

"The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for our area from Friday 11 am to Saturday 6 am. Winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 55 mph are possible. A flood watch is also in effect from Friday morning through late Friday night due to the potential for 2 to 3 inches of rainfall.

"The City of Hoboken Office of Emergency Management and Construction Office has notified construction sites to secure their properties and to place sky cranes in weathervane position. Signs have been posted, barricades have been pre-positioned in case of flooding, and North Hudson Sewerage Authority was called for clean outs of sewer inlets."

Wind Preparations

• Be sure your property (including construction sites) is secure.
• Bring in unsecured objects from patios and balconies and secure outdoor objects such as lawn furniture or garbage cans that could blow away and cause damage or injury.
• The safest place to be during high winds is indoors. If at all possible postpone outdoor activities during a wind advisory or high wind warning.
• Watch for flying debris. Tree limbs may break and street signs may become loose during strong wind gusts. Keep an eye toward nearby balconies for loose objects that may fall.
• Report downed lines to 201-420-2007 (Hoboken Fire Department) or 911 for assistance.Do not try to free lines or to remove debris yourself.
• Avoid anything that may be touching downed lines, including vehicles or tree branches. Puddles and even wet or snow-covered ground can conduct electricity in some cases. Warn others to stay away.

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Main Photo: Patch reader submission, Hoboken Terminal, Feb. 2, 2018 (no credit requested)