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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Flood Warning

National Weather Service San Juan PR

551 AM AST Fri May 10 2024



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Aguada PR-Aguadilla PR-Moca PR-San Sebastian PR-

551 AM AST Fri May 10 2024



...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AST TODAY...



* WHAT...Flooding caused by flood waters from Rio Culebrinas.



* WHERE...A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following 

  counties, Aguada, Aguadilla, Moca and San Sebastian.



* WHEN...Until noon AST Friday.



* 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. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. 

  Local media have reported water rescues.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 551 AM AST, river gauge reports along Rio Culebrinas at

    Moca has dropped below action stage (15 feet), now around

    11.15 feet. However, flood waters are still affecting road

    PR-418 between Aguada and Aguadilla. For that reason, the

    Flood Warning has been extended.

  - This includes the following streams and drainages...

    Rio Grande de Anasco, Canal Principal De Diversion, Rio

    Guatemala, Rio Culebrinas, Rio Canas, Rio Ingenio, Rio Grande

    de Anasco Watershed, Rio Culebra, Rio Sonador, Rio Guajataca

    and Coastal Watershed.

    Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is

    expected.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 

deaths occur in vehicles.



Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 

unstable and unsafe.



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.



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LAT...LON 1841 6721 1843 6718 1845 6718 1846 6716

      1840 6703 1839 6703 1839 6702 1834 6691

      1827 6695 1838 6723





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