Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 1:20AM ChST until July 6 at 2:30AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 8:20am
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
FFWGUM
The National Weather Service in Tiyan has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Saipan...
Tinian...
* Until 230 AM ChST.
* At 120 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...
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 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:
Saipan, MP; Tinian, MP
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender: