Flood Warning issued April 16 at 5:54PM AST until April 16 at 7:45PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Humacao and Yabucoa.
* WHEN...Until 745 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 548 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area. Sensors YBUP4 and GCRP4 in Rio Guayanes,
Yabucoa, continue to report that the river is in action stage
with them reporting 18.27 ft and 24.73 ft, respectively.
Emergency managers in Humacao reported that flooding was
affecting a couple of Neighborhoods.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Humacao, Yabucoa, Martorell, La Fermina, Anton Ruiz, Punta
Santiago, Playita, Candelero Arriba, Comunas, El Negro, Rosa
Sanchez and Bajandas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Recommendations
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.