Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:43PM AST until April 16 at 10:30PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 4:43pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Humacao and Yabucoa.
* WHEN...Until 1030 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 743 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Between 3 and 7 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area.
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Humacao, PR; Yabucoa, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender: