Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Flash Flood Warnings in 2017

Flash Flood Warning 156, NWS JSJ

October 16, 2017

NWS JSJ issued this flash flood warning at Oct 16, 2017, 11:06 AM CDT. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Oct 16, 2017, 11:06 AM CDT (16:06 UTC)
Expired
Oct 16, 2017, 9:30 PM CDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ
Area
Storm-based polygon
Emergency
Flash flood emergency
Flood severity
None

The text

As transmitted.

161 
WGCA52 TJSJ 161606
FFWSJU
PRC007-025-161900-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.FF.W.0156.171016T1606Z-171016T1900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service San Juan PR
Issued by National Weather Service Miami FL
1206 PM AST MON OCT 16 2017

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR Caguas and Aguas Buenas...

The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Aguas Buenas Municipality in Puerto Rico...
  Caguas Municipality in Puerto Rico...

* Until 300 PM AST

* At 1204 PM AST, satellite estimates and rain gauges indicated
  thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to
  three inches of rain have already fallen. Flash flooding is
  expected to begin shortly.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Caguas and Aguas Buenas. This 
  is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! 

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Aguas Buenas, Caguas, Santa Clara, Bairoa and Sumidero. 

Excessive rainfall over the warned area will cause mud slides near
steep terrain. The mud slide can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and
other loose materials.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 1823 6601 1820 6600 1811 6605 1812 6606
      1815 6607 1817 6610 1819 6610 1821 6612
      1820 6614 1823 6614 1822 6616 1824 6618
      1826 6619 1828 6618 1828 6611 1830 6607
      1831 6603

$$

Bragaw
3 follow-up statements
094 
WGCA52 TJSJ 161846
FFWSJU
PRC007-025-162200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.FF.W.0156.000000T0000Z-171016T2200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service San Juan PR
246 PM AST MON OCT 16 2017

The National Weather Service in San Juan has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Aguas Buenas Municipality in Puerto Rico...
  Caguas Municipality in Puerto Rico...

* Until 600 PM AST

* At 244 PM AST, satellite estimates indicated heavy rain across the 
  warned area. More than three inches of rain have already fallen. 
  Flash flooding is already occurring.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Aguas Buenas, Caguas, Santa Clara, Bairoa and Sumidero. 

Excessive rainfall over the warned area will cause mud slides near
steep terrain. The mud slide can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and
other loose materials.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 1823 6601 1820 6600 1811 6605 1812 6606
      1815 6607 1817 6610 1819 6610 1821 6612
      1820 6614 1823 6614 1822 6616 1824 6618
      1826 6619 1828 6618 1828 6611 1830 6607
      1831 6603

$$

CAM
227 
WGCA52 TJSJ 162148
FFWSJU
PRC007-025-170230-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.FF.W.0156.000000T0000Z-171017T0230Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service San Juan PR
548 PM AST MON OCT 16 2017

The National Weather Service in San Juan has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Aguas Buenas Municipality in Puerto Rico...
  Caguas Municipality in Puerto Rico...

* Until 1030 PM AST

* At 547 PM AST, satellite estimates indicated heavy rain across the 
  warned area. More than three inches of rain have already fallen. 
  Flash flooding is already occurring.

Excessive rainfall over the warned area will cause mud slides near
steep terrain. The mud slide can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and
other loose materials.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 1823 6601 1820 6600 1811 6605 1812 6606
      1815 6607 1817 6610 1819 6610 1821 6612
      1820 6614 1823 6614 1822 6616 1824 6618
      1826 6619 1828 6618 1828 6611 1830 6607
      1831 6603

$$

CAM
538 
WGCA72 TJSJ 170226
FFSSJU

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Juan PR
Issued by National Weather Service Miami FL
1026 PM AST MON OCT 16 2017

PRC007-025-170235-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.FF.W.0156.000000T0000Z-171017T0230Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Aguas Buenas PR-Caguas PR-
1026 PM AST MON OCT 16 2017

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR AGUAS BUENAS AND CAGUAS MUNICIPALITIES
WILL EXPIRE AT 1030 PM AST...

The heavy rain has ended, and flooding is no longer expected to pose 
a threat. However, water accumulation along roadways and low lying 
areas will continue during the next few hours. 

LAT...LON 1823 6601 1820 6600 1811 6605 1812 6606
      1815 6607 1817 6610 1819 6610 1821 6612
      1820 6614 1823 6614 1822 6616 1824 6618
      1826 6619 1828 6618 1828 6611 1830 6607
      1831 6603

$$

ACOTTO

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 15, 7:25 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJSJ3 hr
Oct 15, 7:34 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Oct 15, 7:43 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJSJ3 hr
Oct 15, 7:50 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Oct 15, 8:25 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Oct 15, 8:58 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningJSJ2 hr
Oct 15, 9:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ2 hr
Oct 15, 9:03 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJSJ3 hr
Oct 15, 9:17 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJSJ3 hr
Oct 15, 10:13 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningJSJ6 hr
Oct 15, 10:21 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningJSJ3 hr
Oct 16, 12:15 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningJSJ6 hr
Oct 16, 3:48 AM CDTFlash Flood WatchJSJ63 hr
Oct 16, 6:33 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningJSJ117 min
Oct 16, 7:01 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Oct 16, 7:53 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Oct 16, 8:35 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningJSJ3 hr
Oct 16, 9:09 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningJSJ3 hr
Oct 16, 9:41 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Oct 16, 9:45 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningJSJ3 hr
Oct 16, 10:04 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Oct 16, 10:12 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Oct 16, 10:23 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningJSJ3 hr
Oct 16, 10:26 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ6 hr
Oct 16, 10:50 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ10 hr
Oct 16, 11:19 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ7 hr
Oct 16, 11:30 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningJSJ6 hr
Oct 16, 11:31 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Oct 16, 11:50 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ6 hr
Oct 16, 11:54 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ9 hr
Oct 16, 12:05 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJSJ7 hr
Oct 16, 12:15 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJSJ3 hr
Oct 16, 12:22 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJSJ7 hr
Oct 16, 1:01 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Oct 16, 1:15 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Oct 16, 1:24 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Oct 16, 1:58 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningJSJ62 min
Oct 16, 3:12 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJSJ4 hr
Oct 16, 3:54 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ5 hr
Oct 16, 4:28 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ4 hr
Oct 16, 6:57 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJSJ5 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.