Severe Flood

Flash Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:23PM AST until April 13 at 3:15PM AST by NWS San Juan PR

Cabo Rojo, PR; Hormigueros, PR; Maricao, PR; Mayaguez, PR; Sabana Grande, PR; San German, PR Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

FFWSJU

The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Cabo Rojo in Puerto Rico...
Hormigueros in Puerto Rico...
Maricao in Puerto Rico...
Mayaguez in Puerto Rico...
Sabana Grande in Puerto Rico...
San German in Puerto Rico...

* Until 315 PM AST.

* At 1223 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Recommendations

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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.