Flash Flood Warning Issued for Juana Diaz and Ponce, Puerto Rico

Source: NOAA · Southern Puerto Rico

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 14, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Juana Diaz and Ponce in Puerto Rico until 10:00 PM AST on April 14, 2026, due to heavy rain from thunderstorms causing potential flooding.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Southern Puerto Rico
Issued
April 14, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS San Juan PR

Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Puerto Rico.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a Flash Flood Warning, effective immediately and issued by NWS San Juan PR.

Affected Areas

The warning affects Juana Diaz County and Ponce County in Puerto Rico.

What You Should Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Expected Conditions

Thunderstorms are producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, affecting small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, and other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Timeline

The alert is effective from April 14, 2026, at 7:29 PM AST and expires at 10:00 PM AST on the same day.

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Juana Diaz and Ponce in Puerto Rico until 10:00 PM AST on April 14, 2026, due to heavy rain from thunderstorms causing potential flooding.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Southern Puerto Rico. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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