Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 29 at 3:55PM AST until April 29 at 7:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 29, 2025 - 12:55pm
Expires:
April 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 355 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Up to 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.
Due to frequent water surges along Rio Orocovis, local emergency
managers ordered evacuations of Barrio Pueblo. In Barranquitas,
emergency managers urge citizens to remain alert. Report any
flood-related impacts to the local authorities or calling 9 1 1.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Orocovis and Barranquitas.
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Barranquitas, PR; Orocovis, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR