Puerto Rico Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 09/09/2026 21:07

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued September 10 at 12:07AM AST until September 10 at 1:30AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 9, 2026 - 9:07pm
Expires: 
September 9, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Arecibo, Barceloneta, Florida, Manati & Vega Baja. * WHEN...Until 130 AM AST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1205 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Arecibo, Florida, Barceloneta, Manati, Vega Baja, Ceiba, La Alianza, Imbery, Pajonal, La Luisa, Bajadero, Coto Norte, Miranda, Monserrate, Bufalo, Tiburones, Sabana Hoyos, Garrochales, Animas and Tierras Nuevas Poniente. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Arecibo, PR; Barceloneta, PR; Florida, PR; Manati, PR; Vega Baja, PR
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Juan PR
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov