Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 7 at 7:26PM AST until May 7 at 9:30PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 7, 2026 - 4:26pm
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Ponce.
* WHEN...Until 930 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over
roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 726 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch 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:
Ponce, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov