Hoboken recovers from cancelations, flooding during storm Monday; St. Ann’s Fest back on

HOBOKEN — Hoboken residents faced flooding on Monday July 25 during the storm as at least 15 manhole covers were dislodged.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning in the area on Monday in advance of the heavy rain. The city of Hoboken’s official twitter page warned residents of the heavy rain and to be cautious.
“At least 15 manhole covers reported dislodged due to heavy rain. Do not walk/drive if you can’t see the road,” stated the tweet.
Hoboken Police Chief Ken Ferrante posted several updates via Twitter urging residents to be cautious.
“If you see lines down or any flashes or sparks on the ground, do not go near. Do not drive into flood covered roads,” he wrote in a tweet.
At least one motorist was stranded during the flood near Second and Clinton streets according to Ferrante.
The St Ann’s festival was cancelled for the evening due to the weather and the Hudson Bergen Light Rail service was disrupted between Danforth Avenue and Eighth Street due to downed trees.
Ferrante thanked his officers for their work during the flood. He wrote in a tweet “Thank you to the @HobokenPD officers who are out there tonight in dangerous weather conditions, handling many traffic situations.“