Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southern Guam; Heavy Rain Expected Through Saturday Afternoon

Source: NOAA · Southern Guam

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 6, 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 Southern Guam until 1:45 PM ChST as radar indicates heavy rain and ongoing flooding across the region.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Southern Guam
Issued
April 6, 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 Southern Guam.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Tiyan GU has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Southern Guam. The alert was issued at 11:59 AM ChST on March 7 and remains in effect as flash flooding is already occurring in the region. The alert level is classified as severe with immediate urgency.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers Southern Guam. Locations expected to experience flash flooding include:

  • Yona
  • Talofofo
  • Inarajan
  • Asan
  • Merizo
  • Piti
  • Santa Rita
  • Umatac

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to take immediate precautions to ensure their safety. The National Weather Service advises: "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads." Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Residents should avoid small creeks, streams, urban areas, and streets with poor drainage or low-lying geography.

Expected Conditions

Doppler radar has indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Meteorologists expect additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible. The primary hazards include flash flooding of urban areas, streets, and small creeks. Flash flooding is already reported as occurring at the time of the alert issuance.

Timeline

The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 11:59 AM ChST and is scheduled to expire at 1:45 PM ChST on March 7, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Southern Guam until 1:45 PM ChST as radar indicates heavy rain and ongoing flooding across the region.
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 Guam. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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