Hoboken New Jersey Flooded – Warning Issued

A recent warning has been issued for all Hoboken New Jersey residents, as Hurricane Irene caused major flooding in the area.

Latest update: Sunday, Aug 28, 2011

Residents are very strongly urged to completely stay off streets. Live electrical wires are down in flooded areas and electrocution is possible. Do not walk your dogs.

Especially dangerous conditions exist along the waterfront, where the high tide and storm surge may cause the Hudson River to rise over the walkway.

According to PSE&G, an estimated 8,800 Hoboken residents will soon lose power. We urge residents to charge phones, fill bathtub, sinks, and pots with water. Turn refrigerators to the coldest setting and keep them closed.

Phone lines in the Fire Department are currently down and not operational. For emergencies, call 911. For information and less urgent matters, please call the Emergency Operations Center at 201-239-6643/6644. Fire Department communications should be restored shortly. An update will be provided.

Here is more:

As of 7:00am, driving of personal vehicles is still not permitted in Hoboken.

At this time, flooding has occurred at:
• Willow Ave from Newark St to 1st St
• Newart St from Bloomfield St to Park Ave
• Park Ave from Observer Hwy to Newark St
• Madison St from 9th St to 11th St
• 10th St & Monroe St
• 1st St from Marshall St to Harrison St
• 9th St from Monroe St to Madison St
• 6th St from Monroe St to Jackson St

High tide will occur around 8:15am, rain is expected to continue, and flooding may worsen.