Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 15 at 11:14PM AST until May 16 at 2:15AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 8:14pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excess runoff is expected.
* WHERE...Communities along the Rio Culebrinas basin in Aguada,
Aguadilla and Moca.
* WHEN...Until 215 AM 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 1106 PM AST, USGS river gauge reports indicated that Rio
Culebrinas at Margarita Damsite (MODP4) is at minor flood
stage. The latest report indicates 16.62 ft (minor flood
stage is between 16.50 to 18.00 ft). Flooding is ongoing in
the warned area.
- 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.
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:
Aguada, PR; Aguadilla, PR; Moca, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender: