Northern Mariana Islands Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/05/2026 08:19

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 1:19AM ChST until July 6 at 2:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 8:19am
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 9:00am
Description: 
FFWGUM The National Weather Service in Tiyan has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Rota... * Until 200 AM ChST. * At 119 AM ChST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Sinapalo, Songsong, Annex F, Tenetu, I Chenchon, Liyu, Ginalangan (Chudan), Taimama, Tatgua, Matpo, Gampapa, As Niebes (Nieves), Talo, Makmak, Agatasi (Payapai), Lempanai, Gayaugan (Kaan), Gagani, Mananana and Finata.
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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description: 
Rota, MP
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tiyan GU