Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 4:14PM AST until September 19 at 6:30PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 1:14pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Anasco County in Puerto Rico...
Northeastern Mayaguez County in Puerto Rico...
Rincon County in Puerto Rico...
* WHEN...Until 630 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 414 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Between 1 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.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Anasco, PR; Mayaguez, PR; Rincon, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov