Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 4 at 2:24PM AST until October 4 at 4:30PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 4, 2026 - 11:24am
Expires:
October 4, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Ceiba...Fajardo and Naguabo...
* WHEN...Until 430 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over
roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. River or stream flows
are elevated. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring
or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 223 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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.
Area Description:
Ceiba, PR; Fajardo, PR; Naguabo, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov