Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 7 at 3:20PM AST until May 7 at 6:30PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 7, 2026 - 12:20pm
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Cabo Rojo, Hormigueros, Sabana Grande and San German.
* WHEN...Until 630 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 319 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Cabo Rojo, PR; Hormigueros, PR; Sabana Grande, PR; San German, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov