Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 16 at 10:06PM AST until November 17 at 2:15AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 16, 2024 - 6:06pm
Expires:
November 16, 2024 - 10:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by previous excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Along Rio Grande de Loiza in Canovanas, Carolina, Loiza,
Rio Grande and Trujillo Alto.
* WHEN...Until 215 AM AST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1003 PM AST, USGS river gauge indicated that Rio Grande de
Loiza below the Carraizo dam has reached flood stage due to
excessive runoff. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
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:
Canovanas, PR; Carolina, PR; Loiza, PR; Rio Grande, PR; Trujillo Alto, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR