Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 6 at 7:33AM AST until April 6 at 10:30AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 6, 2026 - 4:33am
Expires:
April 6, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Along Rio Blanco in Naguabo.
* WHEN...Until 1030 AM AST.
* IMPACTS...Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from
earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and
may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 729 AM AST, USGS gauge indicated that Rio Blanco reached
minor flooding stage. Flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Usually, when Rio Blanco reaches 7 feet, flooding can occur
along low lying areas in roads PR-191 and PR-31, including
the exit toward the highway may be flooded as well.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Naguabo, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov