Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 9:02AM AST until April 7 at 10:15AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 7, 2026 - 6:02am
Expires:
April 7, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Rio Grande near el Verde, Rio Grande.
* WHEN...Until 1015 AM AST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. 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 900 AM AST, USGS gauge reports indicated that Rio Blanco
is in moderate flood stage. Flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly in the warned area.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Rio Grande, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov