Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 5 at 9:17PM ChST until July 6 at 12:15AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 4:17am
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Saipan...
Tinian...
* WHEN...Until 1215 AM ChST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 917 PM ChST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. This will
cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.6 and 1.2 inches
of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1.4 to 1.6 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Garapan, Dandan, China Town, Tanapag, As Mahetog, Koblerville,
San Jose (Tinian Municipality), Chalan Kanoa I, San Antonio,
Chalan Kanoa II, Chalan Kanoa III, San Roque, Kagman, Chalan
Kanoa IV, Kagman III, Gualo Rai, Afetnas, Chalan Piao, Fananganan
and Chalan Laulau.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Saipan, MP; Tinian, MP
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov