Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:42PM ChST until April 15 at 2:45PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 7:42pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
FFWGUM
The National Weather Service in Tiyan has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Saipan...
Tinian...
* Until 245 PM ChST.
* At 1242 PM ChST, satellite estimates indicate heavy rain across
the warned area. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Satellite estimates.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, and streets as well as other poor drainage and
low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Garapan, Dandan, China Town, Tanapag, As Mahetog, Koblerville, San
Jose (Tinian Municipality), Chalan Kanoa I, San Antonio, Chalan
Kanoa II, Chalan Kanoa III, San Roque, Kagman, Chalan Kanoa IV,
Kagman III, Gualo Rai, Afetnas, Chalan Piao, Fananganan and Chalan
Laulau.
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.
Area Description:
Saipan, MP; Tinian, MP
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender: