Hudson County Under Flash Flood Watch As More Showers Move In

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Just a day after storm damage around the county was surveyed by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers, Hudson County is again, under a flash flood watch.

The National Weather Service said the county and parts of New York City and Northern New Jersey should expect showers in the afternoon and evening, prompting the flash flood watch. Last week, municipalities in Hudson County saw rain totals between 5 and 8 inches.

Here's what the National Weather Service had to say about the forecast and incoming rain:

"A cold frontal passage will produce a round of showers and thunderstorms across the area late Wednesday into late Wednesday night. Due to wet antecedent conditions, the area is susceptible to flooding."

Flood-prone Hoboken was still suffering from flooding at numerous intersections Thursday as the city cleaned up after Tropical Depression Ida. Jersey City was busy cleaning up on Thursday as well, pumping water from flooded basements and repairing downed trees and power lines.

Hudson County officials held out hope that the area would be added to the FEMA disaster list — FEMA crews surveyed damage in Jersey City and Hoboken on Tuesday. At the height of Ida's wrath, there were close 100 cars abandoned in Jersey City's streets, Mayor Steven Fulop said. Preliminary damage estimates in Jersey City are totaling $35 million, but that doesn't include the millions in personal property damage residents and business owners experienced.

Jersey City has 14 "repeat flooding" intersections throughout the city identified by the Jersey City's Municipal Utilities Authority. During heavy rains and flooding, drivers and residents should use extra caution and avoid the intersections when possible.

The intersections are as follows:
1) 9th Street & Brunswick Avenue

2) Linden Avenue & Princeton Avenue
3) Kellogg Street & Route 440 (DOT Drainage)
4) Westside Avenue & Audubon Avenue
5) Fisk Street & Route 440 (DOT Drainage)
6) Culver Avenue & Route 440 (DOT Drainage)
7) Grove Street Between Jersey City & Hoboken
8) Marin Blvd Between Jersey City & Hoboken
9) Merseles Street & Wayne Street
10) Center Street & Bright Street
11) Clendenny Avenue & Marcy Avenue
12) Richard Street just East of Garfield Avenue
13) Manholes on Montgomery Street (Florence St to Mill Rd)
14) Cornelison Avenue

More Hudson County Storm Coverage

• Flash Flood Watch In Effect For Hoboken Late Wednesday
• PHOTOS: Jersey City Cleanup Commences As Floodwaters Subside
• FEMA Out Inspecting Hudson County Tuesday, Secaucus Mayor Says
• Jersey City Sustains $35M In Storm Damage; FEMA Assessing
• Ida Update: Hoboken, Nearby Towns Urge Round 2 FEMA Funding
• Secaucus Residents: 'This Is Sandy 2.0'