Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 10:38AM ChST until July 6 at 1:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 5:38pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
FFWGUM
The National Weather Service in Tiyan has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Saipan...
Tinian...
* Until 100 PM ChST.
* At 1038 AM ChST, satellite estimates indicate heavy rain across 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,
highways, 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.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Area Description:
Saipan, MP; Tinian, MP
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender: