Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 1 at 8:18PM ChST until October 1 at 10:15PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 3:18am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Saipan...
Tinian...
* WHEN...Until 1015 PM ChST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 817 PM ChST, Satellite estimates indicate heavy rain in the
advisory area. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- 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.
Area Description:
Saipan, MP; Tinian, MP
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov