Northern Mariana Islands Flood Watch | Effective 04/15/2026 09:08

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 2:08AM ChST until April 16 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 9:08am
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Saipan and Tinian. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Typhoon Sinlaku continues to move away from Tinian and Saipan to the northwest. rain bands south of Sinlaku will continue to bring periods of heavy rain across the islands. - Based on microwave satellite estimates and model guidance, additional rainfall of 2 to 6 inches is possible for Tinian and Saipan. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description: 
Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tiyan GU