The Hoboken Girl Team 
A State of Emergency went into effect across all 21 counties in New Jersey at 2PM on Thursday, July 31st, 2025. The Garden State may see potential flash flooding, severe thunderstorms, multiple inches of rainfall, and high-speed wind gusts. Read on for what to know about the State of Emergency, declared in New Jersey on July 31st, 2025.
What to Know
On Thursday, July 31st, New Jersey Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared a statewide State of Emergency, which went into effect at 2PM. Residents are warned of “potential for flash flooding, severe thunderstorms, intense rainfall, and damaging wind gusts,” which can result in “landslides, rock slides, and flooded roadways” across the state, per a press release. There may be one to three inches of rainfall, with localized amounts of 5 to 7 inches.
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“Beginning this afternoon, we are expecting severe thunderstorms to bring heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts with the potential for flash flooding across the state,” Acting Governor Way said in a press release. “I urge all New Jerseyans to remain alert, follow all safety protocols, and monitor the proper channels for the duration of these storms. Residents should remain off the roads and indoors unless absolutely necessary.”
Resources
NJ residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts, warnings, and watches. For a detailed forecast of the Northern New Jersey + NYC Metro area, see this link. For a detailed forecast of the Central + Southern New Jersey region, see this link. For real-time weather alerts, visit the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (OEM) website, Instagram, Facebook, and X. To receive National Weather Service alerts via text, see this link.
See here for a guide to flooding resources in the Hoboken area.
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