Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 3 at 1:51PM AST until May 3 at 5:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 10:51am
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Cabo Rojo, Hormigueros, Mayaguez and San German.
* WHEN...Until 500 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams
continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be
passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 150 PM AST, River Gauge from USGS continues to report high
levels of water running in the base of the river. Additioanll
rainfall will result in additional rises along the Guanajibo
river.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Rio Duey, Rio Viejo, Rio Guanajibo, Rio Rosario_Guanajibo
Watershed, Coastal Watershed North of Rio Guanajibo mouth,
Rio Hoconuco and Rio Hondo.
Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Area Description:
Cabo Rojo, PR; Hormigueros, PR; Mayaguez, PR; San German, PR
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR