Northern Mariana Islands Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 08/16/2026 05:12

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 10:12PM ChST until August 17 at 12:15AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 16, 2026 - 5:12am
Expires: 
August 16, 2026 - 7:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Rota... * WHEN...Until 1215 AM ChST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways possible. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. Rises in small streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1011 PM ChST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to heavy showers and thunderstorms. This will likely cause urban and small stream flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sinapalo, Songsong, Annex F, Tenetu, I Chenchon, Liyu, Ginalangan (Chudan), Taimama, Tatgua, Matpo, Gampapa, As Niebes (Nieves), Talo, Makmak, Agatasi (Payapai), Lempanai, Gayaugan (Kaan), Gagani, Mananana and Finata. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description: 
Rota, MP
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov