Aguadilla Municipality, PR
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In effect from Friday 04/17 8:40 PM AST – Saturday 04/18 5:30 AM AST
Issued by NWS San Juan PR
What
River flooding caused by excess runoff continues.
Where
Areas along Rio Culebrina and tributaries in Aguada, Aguadilla, Moca and San Sebastian.
When
Until 530 AM AST Saturday.
Impacts
Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. Emergency managers reported that PR-4439 in Aguada and the bridge along PR-110 over Rio Culebrinas in moca, are impassable.
Additional Details
- At 832 PM AST, USGS river gauges along Rio Culebrina continue to report elevated streamflows due to excess runoff. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Aguada, PR
- Aguadilla, PR
- Moca, PR
- San Sebastian, PR
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Rip Currents
Created by the NWS San Juan WFO
[Apr 17] 🏖️ Low to moderate risk of rip currents today. 🏖️ Un Riesgo de bajo a moderado de corrientes marinas para hoy. Visite | Visit: http://weather.gov/beach. #PRwx #USVIwx
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