Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 3:10PM AST until October 12 at 5:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 12, 2026 - 12:10pm
Expires:
October 12, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Camuy...Hatillo...Isabela and Quebradillas Counties in
Puerto Rico...
* WHEN...Until 500 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 308 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms over the hills and southern portions of the area.
As these thunderstorms drift north-northwest, minor flooding is
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 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:
Camuy, PR; Hatillo, PR; Isabela, PR; Quebradillas, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov