Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:06PM AST until April 18 at 9:00AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following county,
Yabucoa.
* WHEN...Until 900 AM AST Saturday.
* 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 1202 PM AST, The USGS River sensor along Rio Guayanes
indicates the river is peaking but remains above minor flood
stage, which flood low-level bridges where the river flows.
Flooding will begin shortly or is already occurring in the
warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Yabucoa, low-level bridges along Rio Guayanes.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Recommendations
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.