Advisory: 10/12/25 WEATHER NOTIFICATION ~ COASTAL FLOOD WARNING ~ STATE OF EMERGENCY

Advisory: 10/12/25 WEATHER NOTIFICATION ~ COASTAL FLOOD WARNING ~ STATE OF EMERGENCY

Attention Teaneck Residents...

National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning.  There is also a STATE OF EMERGENCY in effect. 

***Due to heavy rain and high winds expected for our area, please secure all Sukkah structures, patio furniture and/or lawn ornaments as soon as possible.  
 
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
 
* WHAT...1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level possible in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline for the for the Sunday afternoon, Sunday Night and Monday afternoon high tide cycles.
 
* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern New Haven, Southern Middlesex and Southern New London Counties. In New Jersey, Hudson, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex and Eastern Union Counties. In New York, New York (Manhattan), Richmond (Staten Island), Kings (Brooklyn), Northeast Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk and Southern Queens Counties.
 
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.
 
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Moderate coastal flooding possible,  which would result in 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. This would result in several road closures and flooding of numerous low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront. Vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will likely become flooded. Flooding will also extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
 
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Please refer to this link for important information from PSE&G:
Preparing for forecasted Nor’easter this weekend
 
Please monitor local forecasts and be alert for possible updates. Please avoid driving into flood waters.

Be safe. Thank you.

Contact Information:
Jaclyn M. Hashmat
Manager's Office
201-837-1600
JHashmat@teanecknj.gov