Northern Mariana Islands Flash Flood Warning | Effective 04/14/2026 15:29

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued April 15 at 8:29AM ChST until April 15 at 10:30AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 14, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires: 
April 14, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
FFWGUM The National Weather Service in Tiyan has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Rota... * Until 1030 AM ChST. * At 829 AM ChST, satellite estimates and rain gauge data indicate heavy rain falling across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Satellite estimates and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, and streets as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Sinapalo, Songsong, Annex F, Tenetu, I Chenchon, Liyu, Ginalangan (Chudan), Taimama, Tatgua, Matpo, As Niebes (Nieves), Gampapa, Talo, Makmak, Agatasi (Payapai), Lempanai, Gayaugan (Kaan), Gagani, Finata and Mananana.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
Area Description: 
Rota, MP
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov