Flash Flood Warning Issued for Arroyo, Maunabo, Patillas, Yabucoa PR

Source: NOAA · Southeastern Puerto Rico

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NWS San Juan PR has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Arroyo, Maunabo, Patillas and Yabucoa until 3:15 AM AST due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Southeastern Puerto Rico
Issued
September 1, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS San Juan PR

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Alert Details

Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS San Juan PR. Effective from September 1 at 12:21 AM AST until September 1 at 3:15 AM AST. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.

Affected Areas

Arroyo, PR; Maunabo, PR; Patillas, PR; Yabucoa, PR.

What You Should 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.

Expected Conditions

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 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. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Source: Radar indicated.

Timeline

Alert effective September 1 at 12:21 AM AST. Expires and ends September 1 at 3:15 AM AST.

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NWS San Juan PR has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Arroyo, Maunabo, Patillas and Yabucoa until 3:15 AM AST due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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