Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 31 at 3:26AM AST until October 31 at 6:30AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 31, 2024 - 12:26am
Expires:
October 31, 2024 - 3:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following county,
Naguabo.
* WHEN...Until 630 AM AST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect
many areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 323 AM AST, USGS river gauge reports indicated the Rio
Blanco is out of its bank. When the river sensor reached the
current flood stage level produce flooding along low lying
areas in PR-191 and PR-31, near the exit toward the highway.
Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
mainly rural areas of Southwestern Naguabo County
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Area Description:
Naguabo, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR