How did Superstorm Sandy affect Jersey City?

Sandy's surge topped 8 feet at the Battery in 2012, flooding PATH tunnels for weeks and submerging the Hudson River waterfront in Jersey City.

Why is Jersey City particularly vulnerable to storm surge?

Jersey City is bounded by the Hudson on the east and Newark Bay on the west, so floodwater can arrive from two directions simultaneously during major coastal storms.

What is Jersey City's record high temperature?

Jersey City's record high is 103°F.

Does Jersey City, NJ have storm surge exposure?

Yes, Jersey City faces Upper New York Bay directly, giving it one of the most acute storm surge exposures on the East Coast.

Weather in Jersey City, NJ

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Jersey City, NJ Weather