Flash Flood Warning Issued for Saipan and Tinian
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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 Saipan and Tinian in the Mariana Islands until 8:15 PM ChST on April 14, 2026, due to heavy rainfall causing potential flooding.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Saipan and Tinian, Mariana Islands
- Issued
- April 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tiyan GU
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 Saipan and Tinian, Mariana Islands.
Flash Flood Warning
Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Tiyan GU. It is effective from 12:13 PM ChST on April 14, 2026, until 8:15 PM ChST the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Saipan, MP and Tinian, MP, including specific locations such as Garapan, Dandan, China Town, Tanapag, As Mahetog, Koblerville, San Jose (Tinian Municipality), Chalan Kanoa I, San Antonio, Chalan Kanoa II, Chalan Kanoa III, San Roque, Kagman, Chalan Kanoa IV, Kagman III, Gualo Rai, Afetnas, Chalan Piao, Fananganan, and Chalan Laulau.
What You Should Do
Turn around and do not drive through flooded roads. Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when it is safe to do so.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rain is indicated, with 1 to 4 inches already fallen and additional rainfall amounts of 7 to 10 inches possible. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour, leading to flash flooding caused by heavy rain in small creeks, urban areas, streets, and other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 12:13 PM ChST on April 14, 2026, and will expire at 8:15 PM ChST on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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