Flood Warning issued April 18 at 6:11AM AST until April 18 at 12:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Details
* WHAT...Flooding due to overflowing of Rio Culebrinas.
* WHERE...Aguada and Aguadilla.
* WHEN...Until noon 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. Expect
many areas of slow moving or standing water. It will take several
hours for all the water from these storms to work through local
drainage systems in urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 606 AM AST, Emergency managers in Aguada reports that
flooding continues in the warned area. The most significant
impacts are along PR-115 between KM 2.1 to 22.3 and 27.1 to
28.0, where roads are impassable in several sections. Water
levels will take time to recede, and additional rainfall
expected this afternoon could lead to renewed rises and
further flooding. Drivers are urged to avoid travel through
affected areas and never attempt to cross flooded roadways,
as conditions remain dangerous and may worsen again later
today.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.